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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knees

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Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017
Question: I have severe pain in my knees whenever I sit down. It has been going on about a month. Have an appt with a physician that's is with the local bone and joint office here in Laramie Wyoming. What questions should i ask him? I have also been going to Physical theory for about 2 weeks and it is very painful. XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Is this arthritis related to age or not?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. The main questions would be to determine what the cause of this pain is. However, he would be able to answer this after examination and doing some test such as blood tests and X-ray of the knees.

2. Ask him if this needs surgery or the pain can be controlled with medications only?

3. Ask him what he thinks must have contributed to this pain/disease condition and what lifestyle measures can help.

In the interim, pain control with a combination of Tylenol and Ibuprofen would help. Take 1000mg of tylenol at most 3times daily and 600mg of Ibuprofen in between these doses. This will offer better pain control.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knees

Brief Answer: Is this arthritis related to age or not? Detailed Answer: Hi, 1. The main questions would be to determine what the cause of this pain is. However, he would be able to answer this after examination and doing some test such as blood tests and X-ray of the knees. 2. Ask him if this needs surgery or the pain can be controlled with medications only? 3. Ask him what he thinks must have contributed to this pain/disease condition and what lifestyle measures can help. In the interim, pain control with a combination of Tylenol and Ibuprofen would help. Take 1000mg of tylenol at most 3times daily and 600mg of Ibuprofen in between these doses. This will offer better pain control. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.