Advice for arthritis in the knee

angilee
angilee Member Posts: 102
edited 17. Oct 2012, 15:17 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi All.
I would like to ask you for advice on knee arthritis pain
About a year ago I found out my left knee has arthritis...I have still managed to get out walking...but just the last couple of days I have felt a new kind of pain in the knee right at the top...it is also a bit swollen.
I am a bit confused by this,,,I have heard about flare-ups but do not really understand what this is all about.
Also would like to hear from anyone who still goes walking with knee arthritis and how to help with the discomfort

Thanks
Angilee

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    you do not say which type of arthritis i take it that you have ostio arthritis a flare is when it get hots and swollen (each of us differs) wrap ice in towel and place on for at least 10 min to help with swelling wheat bag helps with stiff aching. exercise is good but try not to over do it you might need some help with it i use knee suport when mine bad to give it a rest good luck val
    val
  • kat
    kat Member Posts: 23
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Angilee,

    I have JIA in both knees and I get swelling on my right knee aswell. To help i take ibuprofen every 4 hours aswell as cocodamol and I use an ice pack when I can.

    I too use knee supports and they really do help.

    Hope this helps :)

    X
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Angilee, I have Osteoporosis in both knee's and they swell more and get hot when I get a flare up. I don't go walking due to the brittleness of the bones so can't answer that question.
  • carole123
    carole123 Member Posts: 11
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Angilee,

    Good advice on here about knees - I too have OA in knees (plus other exciting bits of body!) and yes, they do get hot and swell a bit - and hurt - mainly when I walk or stand too much. Other exercise is much better for me - gym machines, floor exercises, SWIMMING! My knees find these quite acceptable. Unfortunately most of us have to walk around sometimes so the swell-up can be unavoidable. I find my knees like to be talked to as well . . . do yours?
    Carole
  • lizzy100
    lizzy100 Member Posts: 235
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i take it you have osteoarthritis. you should do exercise to increase muscle bulk in your legs to help support the knees. swimming and non impact sports may help aswell. you can normally take antiinflammatories or try the gel, but best to check with your doc first as depends what other meds your on etc.
  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Angilee

    Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear about your knees. I know only too well what you are going through. I rub various pain relieving gels in and wear supports if I am having a painful day. And kneeling is a big no, no.
    A good physio will be able to help you with muscle strengthening exercises.

    Best wishes.

    Janet x
  • angilee
    angilee Member Posts: 102
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone
    Would just like to say a big thank you to all who replied to my post. It really does seem like I need to strengthen the muscles around my knee from the info I can gather.
    It is much appreciated that you all took the time to care and reply

    Many thanks
    Angilee

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