KNEE TROUBLE

alison67

Hi all,

been a while since i've been on here but would like some advice if poss. I have bad Psoriatic Arthritis and am on Methotrexate 12.5mg weekly.

I've had terrible problems with my right knee which keeps 'giving way' on me, and the pain is excruciating. I cannot weight bear at all on it and the swelling is immense.

I've got to see my rheumy in a few weeks but just wondered if anyone else has had the same problem :sad:

Thanks all,
Alison.xx

stickywicket

Mine's RA, Alison67, but I'm afraid it sounds very familiar. It is frightening when you can't trust your knee not to give way. Twisting movement are the worst. Turn round carefully using lots of little steps.

The pain's another matter. As you don't see your consultant for a few weeks I'd suggest you ring the Helpline for advice and/or go to your GP for (more) painkillers. A knee brace might help for short periods - not long ones as that encourages the muscles to pack in and that's the last thing you want. I hope you can get some relief.

alison67

Thank you Stickywicket,

it was actually a twisting movement that caused my knee to go again yesterday! I'm using a frame to get around at the moment but am in awful pain so gonna rest it for the day. Thaanks for the tips.xx

stickywicket

Rest is good. So is the frame. Ice or heat may help.

By the way, when I suggested the Helpline I actually meant your local Rheumatology Helpline or nurse or whatever they give you rather than AC. Not to denigrate the latter for one instant but the rheumatology clinic would know you personally and might be able to bring forward your appointment.

frogmorton

Hi alison

good to see you again.

Sorry to hear about your knee :sad:

A few weeks isn't too long in one sense, but in the meantime (sure you will anyway),take extra care and maybe attach your mobile phone to your frame?? just incase anything goes wrong and you need help??

Love

toni xx

ironic

Hi Alison,
That is painful and Sticky has given you some great advice. If you can carry on resting it and use frozen peas wrapped in a towel to see if that brings down the swelling for you.

Definitely ring up your doctor for an appointment and/or ring up your rheumy nurse for an earlier appointment if possible.
You take care,
Lv, Ix

valval

take a pic of it before swelling goes down so you can show them how bad it was

alison67

Thanks to all of you x
I'm gonna ring my rheumy tomorrow to see if i can get my appt. brought forward. I shall let you all know how i get on, thanks again.xxxxx

dorcas

Hi Alison

Hope you can get an earlier appointment! and as the others have said, rest that knee . I hope that your rheummy will suggest some treatment to reduce the swelling (which might help reduce the pain). Sometimes draining and joint injection helps.

let us know how you get on please

Iris xxx

frogmorton

Yes please Alison echoing Iris woudl like to know how you get on.

Love

Toni xx