Knee Pain

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Lotsofpain
Lotsofpain Member Posts: 157
edited 20. Feb 2014, 10:47 in Living with Arthritis archive
My knee has started hurting it feels like its in the front centre, but it only seems to happen when I am going upstairs

any ideas , treatments, supports

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  • Fionabee
    Fionabee Non-active member Posts: 146
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello.
    I just typed a reply and think I clicked cancel instead of submit...
    I have OA in my knees and stairs were a difficulty, especially coming down and walking downhill. You cod have a go at some strengthening exercises, there are some on this site:
    http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/knee-pain-exercises.aspx

    Discus with your GP, is it severe enough for an appt of its own or could you
    Bring it up when you visit about something else?
    Gooduck
    Fiona
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi
    There are many support on the market, but really you need to build up your thigh muscles and around the knee..a support can stop you doing this..you might need an x ray to see what going on..
    Love
    Barbara
  • Helenbothknees
    Helenbothknees Non-active member Posts: 487
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I found yoga incredibly helpful....god for building up strength in leg muscles.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Some helpful replies there, lotsofpain ie see the doc, do the right kind of exercises (See Arthritis Care's leaflet on it) and maybe yoga.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright

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