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Having Knee Pain. Taking Medicines. Should I See A Doctor?
Question: I have a lot of knee pain , it has been hurting for 3 days. I am already on many meds from a pain doctor, but it is not dtopping this pain. They do not stop my other pains either. Should i go to doctor in morning ?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the knee without any history of injury is likely to be due to an inflammation in the joint or due to a decrease in the joint lubricants.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner in addition to the pain killers that have been prescribed to you. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This should take care of your symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist after the acute pain subsides.
Knee brace can also be used for an earlier and prolonged relief.
In case the pain is persistent, then do consider consulting an orthopedician for specific management.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the knee without any history of injury is likely to be due to an inflammation in the joint or due to a decrease in the joint lubricants.
The treatment options include pain killers, hot fomentation, lubricating agents like glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin , dycerin, etc and some life style modifications and physiotherapy.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner in addition to the pain killers that have been prescribed to you. It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This should take care of your symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar tapping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist after the acute pain subsides.
Knee brace can also be used for an earlier and prolonged relief.
In case the pain is persistent, then do consider consulting an orthopedician for specific management.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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