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What Do Severe Leg And Knee Pain Indicate Despite Taking Aspirin And Advil?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Oct 2017
Question: I am a 69 yr old woman experiencing extreme right leg pain. No pain walking, but standing up and sitting down-pain in upper thigh. Also pain while driving. No bruising, redness or swelling. Today there is also knee pain. Aspirin and Advil give no relief. Ice packs help only slightly.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be sacroilitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I have read your description of pain and in my opinion this pain is due to sacroilitis- Inflammation of the joint between pelvis and spine. Sometimes the pain may radiate to knee also in sacroilitis.
I suggest you start pain killers , muscle relaxant and application of heat locally. Once the pain reduces then start spinal extension exercises( to be taught by a physiotherapist).
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
It will take 2-3 weeks for this condition to resolve.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Do Severe Leg And Knee Pain Indicate Despite Taking Aspirin And Advil?

Brief Answer: Could be sacroilitis Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. I have read your description of pain and in my opinion this pain is due to sacroilitis- Inflammation of the joint between pelvis and spine. Sometimes the pain may radiate to knee also in sacroilitis. I suggest you start pain killers , muscle relaxant and application of heat locally. Once the pain reduces then start spinal extension exercises( to be taught by a physiotherapist). Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question. It will take 2-3 weeks for this condition to resolve.