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Could Deterioration Of The Knee-joint Cause Sore And Stiff Lower Legs?

I have had artheritis in both knees for sometime. I have been able to get by. Cortisone shots helped but no longer provide relief. Currently my lower legs are stiff and sore, especially the calf muscles. It is difficult to walk. Can this be due to the further deteriation of the knee joint
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Hello,

You have a history of Arthritis & now your symptoms have worsened with stiffness & soreness of lower legs & difficulty in walking. You are suggested to get physically examined by a GP.

Get X-ray knees (to rule out bone spurs or loss of cartilage), blood tests for RF, sample of fluid test from the affected joint to detect the type of infectious arthritis.

You will be treated with medicines (Corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid solution injections in the joints, NSAIDS, Acetaminophen, Physio & occupational therapy & exercises). Infectious arthritis is treated with antibiotics & surgery if required. Your treatment depends upon the severity of symptoms & pathology detected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Hello, You have a history of Arthritis & now your symptoms have worsened with stiffness & soreness of lower legs & difficulty in walking. You are suggested to get physically examined by a GP. Get X-ray knees (to rule out bone spurs or loss of cartilage), blood tests for RF, sample of fluid test from the affected joint to detect the type of infectious arthritis. You will be treated with medicines (Corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid solution injections in the joints, NSAIDS, Acetaminophen, Physio & occupational therapy & exercises). Infectious arthritis is treated with antibiotics & surgery if required. Your treatment depends upon the severity of symptoms & pathology detected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician