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1 year and 1/2 ago, I experienced severe pain and swelling in the left knee, and suddenly could not bend or straigthen the knee, had to use crutches. I was seen by an orthepedic surgeon who took Xrays of my knee, and examined me and diagnosed me of osteoarthritis. Prescribed an anitinflammatory called Diclofenac (taken twice daily). I took the meds for a month, swelling did not subside, still could not walk. Went back to Orthopedist, he used a large needle and drew out the fluid that caused the swelling in my left knee. After that draining, I was fine. Able to walk, was pain free.
A week ago, the pain return, the swelling and stiffness returned. Had the draining again w/ a large needle (this is painful) but now the swelling is still there, and it is so painful to stand or walk or even turn from side to side when lying in bed. I am going back to the Orthepedist this Tuesday.
I write to ask if there are any fellow Forum members who experience similar severe knee pain from osteoarthritis and what did you find to be most helpful to you? Please share your experiences. I am a bit frightened by how painful and debilitating this condition is. I am NOT overweight. I teach yoga parttime and am very flexible. To suddenly find that I cannot stand up straight or bend down enough to sit on the toilet is most disconcerting. I am 51 years old, FYI.
Please share any information you may have on this topic. I understand that illness and pain are not fun and exciting topics nor do they even relate to ER. But I would be most grateful to hear from anyone on this Forum with similar experiences and how you have coped with it.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Retire 2014
A week ago, the pain return, the swelling and stiffness returned. Had the draining again w/ a large needle (this is painful) but now the swelling is still there, and it is so painful to stand or walk or even turn from side to side when lying in bed. I am going back to the Orthepedist this Tuesday.
I write to ask if there are any fellow Forum members who experience similar severe knee pain from osteoarthritis and what did you find to be most helpful to you? Please share your experiences. I am a bit frightened by how painful and debilitating this condition is. I am NOT overweight. I teach yoga parttime and am very flexible. To suddenly find that I cannot stand up straight or bend down enough to sit on the toilet is most disconcerting. I am 51 years old, FYI.
Please share any information you may have on this topic. I understand that illness and pain are not fun and exciting topics nor do they even relate to ER. But I would be most grateful to hear from anyone on this Forum with similar experiences and how you have coped with it.
Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Retire 2014