Osteoarthritis in Knee / Baker’s Cyst / Repeated Knee Tightening & Swelling.

Robertwinning16

Hi Folks! I’m hoping someone can give me best advice please? I’ve had osteoarthritis in both knees for 30 years, but learned to live with it. No pain, just restricted bending of knee angle. However, 3 months ago & for no apparent reason left knee got swollen and so tight I couldn’t weight bear. This came as a wave of tightness over 60 seconds & caused severe pain. I have a Baker’s cyst & I understand the synovial fluid in my knee had ruptured & caused this. MRI scan indicates I need a full knee joint with 3 yr NHS wait. Current problem is these flare-ups are happening about every 10 days, incapacitating me & leaving me more or less housebound. Does anyone recognise this & have any advice to offer me please? Many thanks. Robert.

Lane

Hi @Robertwinning16 welcome to our online community.

You have osteoarthritis in both knees for 30 years and recently your knee got swollen and tight. You also have Baker’s cyst. You are on the NHS waiting list to replace your knee joint. You are less able to leave the house now, and are looking for some advice.

I am so glad that you found us, we are a lively community and ready to share tips and advice. You have come to the right place. While you wait for members to connect I have attached a couple of links from our website for you to have a look at:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/hints-and-tips/surgery-hints-and-tips/

Thank you for getting in touch with us.

Best wishes.