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Numbness In The Outer Knee. On Lypitor, Baby Asprin, And Multi-vitamin. Suggestions?
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I am 59 years old, 5'11", and weigh ~210 lbs. I am a non-smoker, still work everyday (office job) and am reasonably active. I qualify this by noting I don't have any significant ongoing health issues. The only time I see my doctor is for my annual physicals and/or occasional cold. I eat healthy; my wife is a medical professional of 30+ years. The only thing Im currently taking is Lypitor, baby asprin, and a daily multi-vitamin. Occasional over the counter pain relievers (Alieve, Advil, Tyenol, etc). My concern: I have recently been experiencing numbness in the outer knee area in both knees. This sensation started in November of last year. The numbness appears to worsen if I have to stand for an extended period of time. Basic stretching appears to relieve the numbness temporarily but it tends to return. I have been working out 4 times a week for 7 years now; two days cardio and 2 days mild weight training. My cardio workouts include treadmill, stair climber of styationary bicycle. I discontinued working out for a week. This didn't appear to improve or change the numbing sensation. In turn, my workouts do not appear to have any influence on the numbness sensation either way. The fact that it's in both knees seems to possibly support a back or hip nerve or circulation issue that would cause this to effect both knees. Suggestions??
I am 59 years old, 5'11", and weigh ~210 lbs. I am a non-smoker, still work everyday (office job) and am reasonably active. I qualify this by noting I don't have any significant ongoing health issues. The only time I see my doctor is for my annual physicals and/or occasional cold. I eat healthy; my wife is a medical professional of 30+ years. The only thing Im currently taking is Lypitor, baby asprin, and a daily multi-vitamin. Occasional over the counter pain relievers (Alieve, Advil, Tyenol, etc). My concern: I have recently been experiencing numbness in the outer knee area in both knees. This sensation started in November of last year. The numbness appears to worsen if I have to stand for an extended period of time. Basic stretching appears to relieve the numbness temporarily but it tends to return. I have been working out 4 times a week for 7 years now; two days cardio and 2 days mild weight training. My cardio workouts include treadmill, stair climber of styationary bicycle. I discontinued working out for a week. This didn't appear to improve or change the numbing sensation. In turn, my workouts do not appear to have any influence on the numbness sensation either way. The fact that it's in both knees seems to possibly support a back or hip nerve or circulation issue that would cause this to effect both knees. Suggestions??
Tue, 21 May 2013
Hi,
Knee numbness can be caused by a variety of injuries , illness ,and conditions.
One of the most common causes of knee numbness is an injury to the knee or leg. Injuries may include strains ,sprains, ton ligaments , fractures or overstrecthed muscles.
Poor blood circulation is another common cause of knee numbness. Certain diseases, such as diabets or lupus may also be the underlying cause of poor blood circulation and knee numbness.
Bursitis and tendonitis are two other common causes. Tendonitis is caused by inflammation of the tendons around the knee. If is most often the result of aging.
A dislocated kneecap can also cause nerve damage and knee numbness.
Knee numbness is easily treated the majority time. The specific treatment required often depends upon the underlying cause
Ayurveda Nerve Therapy,
Massaging the painful area with Aloe vera gel or a mixture of one tablespoon warm mustard oil and crushed garlic is highly beneficial.
Ashwagantha churnam with milk is more beneficial treatment.
Knee numbness can be caused by a variety of injuries , illness ,and conditions.
One of the most common causes of knee numbness is an injury to the knee or leg. Injuries may include strains ,sprains, ton ligaments , fractures or overstrecthed muscles.
Poor blood circulation is another common cause of knee numbness. Certain diseases, such as diabets or lupus may also be the underlying cause of poor blood circulation and knee numbness.
Bursitis and tendonitis are two other common causes. Tendonitis is caused by inflammation of the tendons around the knee. If is most often the result of aging.
A dislocated kneecap can also cause nerve damage and knee numbness.
Knee numbness is easily treated the majority time. The specific treatment required often depends upon the underlying cause
Ayurveda Nerve Therapy,
Massaging the painful area with Aloe vera gel or a mixture of one tablespoon warm mustard oil and crushed garlic is highly beneficial.
Ashwagantha churnam with milk is more beneficial treatment.
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