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What Causes Muscle Weakness And Pain In Knees?

Hi my knees started getting aching in November. I started running again in January and seem to have a fast onset of weakness. Both knees seem to be having issues. Weakness both in muscle & it feels like both inward knee & muscle. Going up & down stairs aches. Is this normal?
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have muscle weakness and pain in knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to causes like Hamstring injury, Baker's cyst, posterior meniscus tear, arthritis or knee sprain . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon and get certain tests done like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or may recommend surgery if cortisone shorts doesn't work. For now take proper rest , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and apply warm compresses . Doctor may also recommend certain exercises to strengthen the muscle like inner quards .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Muscle Weakness And Pain In Knees?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have muscle weakness and pain in knees . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like due to causes like Hamstring injury, Baker s cyst, posterior meniscus tear, arthritis or knee sprain . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon and get certain tests done like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or may recommend surgery if cortisone shorts doesn t work. For now take proper rest , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and apply warm compresses . Doctor may also recommend certain exercises to strengthen the muscle like inner quards . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari