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knee swollen, tight, painful

Posted: Oct 18, 2009

Have been having trouble with my knee since about spring of this year. I had a knee scope ten years ago for some torn cartilage, and the knee did great for the ten years following, but flared up this past spring. It gets a very tight and full feeling with a big bulge in the back of the knee, and I keep telling the doctor I believe it is a Baker's cyst, but he doesn't suggest anything for it. He did tell me that is where the fluid goes because it has no place else to go (when I bend the knee). I had an MRI a couple of months ago, and it didn't show anything torn or surgical. I'm just doing PT now, taking glucosamine and chondroitin, icing, and anti-inflammatories. None of this is helping, I mean, my knee starts feeling better for a day or two, but then it just flares right back up again. Just curious if anyone can give me any advice, what has worked for you for a similar or same problem? Thanks in advance.

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Are you seeing GP or orthopaedist? - Gal Friday

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If just your PCP, I would ask to see an orthopod.

knee swollen, tight, painful - bad knees

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I am seeing an orthopedic surgeon. Bought a Cho-Pat strap today, as recommended by my physical therapist, thus far it is doing nothing to help me.

I would suggest a second opinion, just for peace of mind. - Gal Friday

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If this has been going on for some period of time, I'd get another viewpoint personally. If not, give it time as PT, meds, etc. do take time.

I have bad knees, too, but if I stay with exercises I do okay.

Good luck!

My apologies, just re-read your post. - Gal Friday

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Sorry, was responding to last message and forgot you said in your first that this problem had been going on since the spring.

I think you should get another opinion. A simple scope may be your answer. Again, just IMHO.

knee swollen, tight, painful - bad knees

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You know, I tend to agree with you that a second opinion wouldn't hurt. Think I'll start looking for another doctor today. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your input and advice.

What do you do for your knees exactly? I've been doing light squats, hamstring stretches, weight resistance (when I'm at PT but no machine at home), but do floor exercises with weights strapped to my ankles at home, and take glucosamine chondroitin. Thus far none of this has helped me. I keep having regular flare-ups. I do tend to be impatient, and I am sure these things just take time. I'm just not used to having bum knees, am pretty active, and guess I'm in denial and don't want to accept it, so if there is something surgical to fix it, I'd like to know.

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