Sudden knee pain

paulch
paulch Member Posts: 103
edited 17. Jun 2011, 11:51 in Living with Arthritis archive
:evil Hi . Ihave OA in my hands which i try to control, but this morning i woke up with extreme pain in my right knee and cannott walk on it without support, and with my stroke left side has caused me unable to move much, i have taken pain killers which have done nothing only Dihydrocdeine has helped apart from seeing the doc any suggestions ?

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry....not got any suggestions for you except the doc.
    All I can do is send you (((((( )))))))))

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You could have twisted it in the night perhaps, or unsettled it somehow. Keep off it today as much as you can, and if it doesn't settle or ease then get in touch with your GP - would they do a home visit for you? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I agree with DD that you may have twisted it in bed. I do all sorts to my joints in bed - a very dangerous place as far as I'm concerned.

    If the combined problems are making you unsteady on your feet I think maybe you need to see the doc. I've always found unsteadiness plus DF118s to be a hazardous combination.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • paulch
    paulch Member Posts: 103
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :x Thanks, have now contacted surgery and triarge nurse has wrang back am to see a doc tomorrow morning, as it happens they had a water sample back that showed a infection and high protein :sad: :sad: yes i may have twisted it in bed , doc did not want to come out really , so its 8.30 tomorrow :wink:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The best of luck, let us know how you get on if you can, please. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi paul

    l am so glad you are going to be seen...this is so not good being your 'good' side otherwise l would have suggested a stick to rest the knee :x

    Sleep ell and take the pain killers till tomorrow.

    Love

    toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning paulch, I hope all went well at the docs and they have been able to help in some way. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi missed this before hope you back from docs and sorted val
    val
  • paulch
    paulch Member Posts: 103
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :cry: HI Thanks for your support, well that was a lenghthy visit at surgery , doc thinks oa and maybe a twist while at rest is causing this pain and swelling although he does not rule out RA :cry: have pain killers and a tight bandage on and to rest, just as conserning was a now nasty kidney infection not related to OA so anti biotics too ,so pretty unwell ,should get better though. i am to have some x rays asap of knee as oa in hand did once before indicate possible ra. tc all
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear, poor you. I hope things improve soon and that you can get the Xray done sooner rather than later. Let us know the outcome, if you can. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • rosechixx
    rosechixx Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    You've merely have the same problem as what my brother had before. He just consulted a doctor and examine some parts of her body. Luckily, they don't see anything wrong. The doctor just prescribed her a Vitamin B Supplement(MX Calcium Complex). And it's work for my bro thank god! I would suggest you to consult a doctor first before trying any action. : )
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Paul..

    Sorry to hear you are not well at the moment..
    I hope the antibiotics kick in and start working soon, you may feel a bit better.
    As DD mentioned it could be due to the way you lay or it could be arthur, lets hope it's just a twist of the knee..It's good the doctor is checking it out though..sooner rather than later is always good..
    When my knee plays up bad, i apply cold compress to reduce the swelling, and i place a cushion underneath my knee when elevated..If possible do gentle knee movements just so the joint doesn't get stiff...
    Hope you feel better soon, keep us posted on how you are getting on..
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Paul
    Sorry Im late, but Im so glad you got to see your GP, the support should make it feel a little more comfy for you, I do hope the pain isn't has bad.
    Let us know how you get on with it and the ABs.
    I do wish you well with everything.
    Love
    Barbara
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Glad you saw the doc and that you had a long appointment with him.
    Sounds a good appointment.
    Hope you get the x ray soon.
    I found that deep freeze {as opposed to deep heat :lol: } worked on my knee.



    Love
    Hileena
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Mm. Bit of a mixed bag for you there, Paulch. Just as well you went though if you needed antibiotics.

    I'm just a bit concerned about that tight bandage. How tight? I'm pretty sure you shouldn't leave it on for too long. Or overnight. What did the doc say about it?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • flutterbye
    flutterbye Member Posts: 22
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have OA and when I had a similiar problem to you recently with my knee I went into the chemists and asked for their advice re wearing an elastic bandage but was told by the chemist that I could do more harm than good so not to put one on till I had spoken to the doctor....when I did see the doctor he didn't recommend a bandage but told me to increase my painkillers.
    I don't know if that is any help to you or not.
  • paulch
    paulch Member Posts: 103
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    8) Hi Thanks for ypour support, the doc said to try a bandage only if i have to move around but to rest completly since it has gon off a bit but clmbing the staires is very bad as my left stroke side does nort assist :sad: i cannot take anti flamatry pills as they react with other meds i take, but have found that Algesal helps, i see i not the only one on here with knee probs at the moment . tc all

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