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Can I Take Painkillers For Knee And Ankle Pain?
Hi am 42 and I am 4ft 11 inch Ive got this knee problem I have been to the doctor he has given me several pain killers which none have worked whole of knee hurts and da pain goes into my ankle so am havin problems walking and I Cant sleep durin the night the pain is there Ive tried massaging my leg nothing has helped can you help me thanks
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hi,
You need a proper diagnosis. X-rays, and MRI will be enough to rule out several diagnosis. Once upon a proper diagnosis, the treatment will be efficient enough to relieve you from your pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gonzalo Escobar, Orthopedic Surgeon
You need a proper diagnosis. X-rays, and MRI will be enough to rule out several diagnosis. Once upon a proper diagnosis, the treatment will be efficient enough to relieve you from your pain.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gonzalo Escobar, Orthopedic Surgeon
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