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Done Chemotherapy. Have Knee Pain. Will Acupuncture Help? Taken Advil
My knees are killing me!
I finished chemo (5 rounds) 1 1/2 years ago -- that's when occasional soreness started (mostly behind the knee).
I had a CTscan 1 year ago and joint pain started shortly after -- especially the left arm where the port was. (Typical side effect of Isovue-370.)
But it's been a year and it's come and gone. Two acupuncture treatments helped what they determined was tendon pain. Many months after, front of knees as well as back are more involved.
I don't know if more acupunture is the way to go, or which type of specialist to see if not.
I have never had any type of arthritis and it would be too coincidental that it arrives within weeks of chemo and CT contrast... and lingers on. I like to try to treat the cause, not the symptom. I am on anti-inflammatory diet (part of my anti-cancer diet). I do not like to take pain killers, even OTC, though I broke down and took two Advil tonight. (Small improvement... but it's not a cure.)
I finished chemo (5 rounds) 1 1/2 years ago -- that's when occasional soreness started (mostly behind the knee).
I had a CTscan 1 year ago and joint pain started shortly after -- especially the left arm where the port was. (Typical side effect of Isovue-370.)
But it's been a year and it's come and gone. Two acupuncture treatments helped what they determined was tendon pain. Many months after, front of knees as well as back are more involved.
I don't know if more acupunture is the way to go, or which type of specialist to see if not.
I have never had any type of arthritis and it would be too coincidental that it arrives within weeks of chemo and CT contrast... and lingers on. I like to try to treat the cause, not the symptom. I am on anti-inflammatory diet (part of my anti-cancer diet). I do not like to take pain killers, even OTC, though I broke down and took two Advil tonight. (Small improvement... but it's not a cure.)
Wed, 21 Aug 2013
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I would recommend that you visit a chiropractor. Since you like to treat the cause, not the symptoms, chiropractors treat without the use of medication. Often times, the knee is affected by an imbalance in either the foot, hip or pelvis. Any misalignment will cause a shift in weight bearing and can cause increased pressure on the affected knee.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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