HELP!! I hurt my knee, can you help?
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OK I have a BIG history on my knee following a completely torn ACL (that is the ligament that holds the knee together).  I have had 5 knee ops and I don't know how many physio sessions as well as I guess about 1 year using crutches (over a 9 year period).\n\nAs a few people have said go and get referred to a knee specialist (if you are British go to your GP and get him to refer you - if you have Health Insurance ....use it!).\n\nIt is really difficult to judge what you have done from your description - I did hyper extend my during one of my recovery periods following an op and physio resolved the problem.  However what you will probably end up getting is an MRI scan which should show up any damage that you may have done to yourself.  If they cannot see anything they may well send you for physio and see how it goes.  If the problem is shown on the scan then they will almost certainly carry out an arthroscopy on you which uses fibre optics to look inside your knee and see what is going on.  They can solve the problem this way and the operation is simple and recovery is quite quick.\n\nAnyway the basic answer is GO TO YOUR DOCTOR and see from there!!\n\nIf you want check the website below - it is full of sad people with really really bad knee issues - you can get a lot of advice from here!
709160
go to a dr. dont fool around with knees..they are tricky...use ice not heat...heat makes it swell..ice makes the pain and swelling go down
890249
I had knee pain for a year and tried every thing including knee braces. Brok down went to a good bone doc,found out I did more damage than good. I now have had 2 operations.DON'T wait get it checked.
527155
You are so young to be having this problem, but my sister h had her left knee done on Feb 06, and will be having surgery on her right knee on May 30, 06. She is doing wonderful and looking forward to getting her legs back to where she can walk again. Like you , she had to use a wheel chair or not walk at all. Just listen to your doctor, and I will keep you in prayer for fast healing. God Bless You. Just trust in the Lord. He will help you through it.
858438
hell ask if it hurts really bad and feel ur knee a little then do a mri
261132
I have the same issue:\n\nWhat exercises are the cause of the problem?  If it's running, than walk on the treadmill... up a steep hill.\n\nEven though your knee now hurts, some exercises might not.  For me, the eliptical machine and stationary bike don't hurt.\n\nRemember, when doing leg exercises, you don't want to straighten your knee at any time.  With leg presses, make sure your knee is always slightly bent.  In this way you are  using your larger thigh and calf muscles, and alleviating the strain on your knee.\n\ndon't run!
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I had severely bruised both my knees in an auto accident.  It really messed up the sensation.  Like you, the structures were "fine", but since it injured the nerves, it took nearly a year to improve...actually, and at about 5 years it was about 75%.  Now, 15 years out, my knees feel good, but they're still not quite right and certain sensations a little strange.\n\nI would imagine that a little brief, gentle massage along with heat/cold/heat/cold alternating (2 mins@) every day would help to stimulate the nerves to regenerate more effectively.  \n\nIn the meantime, do whatever level of exercise that you can; this will speed healing.  Be patient, and remind your knees that it's safe to come out to play again!\n\nLove & Light!
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hi sorry to hear that about the break in.\nthe most important thing to do is to get on your knee's if you can and as God to help you with feeling violated. I promise you he will help you. and also try not to beat yourself up anymore. things happen for a purpose.\nGod will get glory out of it ,just believe!!! Besides he knows who did it. and believe me he will take care of it. so i hope and pray this will bring you some comfort.
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Another solution - have knee-replacement surgery!\nI suffered for years with my knees - always thought\nit would get better with everything I tried -but it did not.\nAbout 2 years ago I had both knees replaced, at the same time.\nBest thing I ever did. No more pain, walking, standing, bending knees, all in all, the best solution for me!
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So WHAT exactly got stiff?  Did your BACK get stiff?  Did your KNEE get stiff.  Dontcha just hate it when that happens!  You are a moron... moron's don't deserve REAL answers.
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First of all, I am an avid runner myself and am not entirely sure of what this 'runner's knee' injury you're describing is.  In terms of treating the injury, if the pain in your knee is enough to physically stop you from running, or makes the motions difficult, you should stop running entirely for approximately 5 days before getting going again; during which time, you could look into getting an exercise ball or doing core workouts to maintain fitness.  \n\nIcing your knee where the pain is most intense is always a good bet too: 15 minutes on, 15 minutes off is the widely-used standard.  In addition to icing, taking ibuprofen (Motrin/ Advil), will help decrease any inflammation, which is likely the cause of the pain.\n\nOnce you feel you can get out on your leg, you probably should, but should start out very slowly, but you shouldn't jump back into doing a half mile right away.  Your best bet is probably to start with an up-tempo walk, just to work on building up some stamina and to give your knee a good break.  After anywhere between 1 and 3 weeks of doing these walks (dependant on how soon the pain subsides), start substituting a few walks a week with light jogs; again, nothing too strenuous or long.  \n\nIf these relatively simple steps don't help you with recovery from this injury, your best bet may be to see a physiotherapist, who can also take advantage of various machines that will help with such problems.  Good luck and happy running!
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ice 20 mins if its swollen, heat 20 mins for pain.  if your knee is giving out you should have an MRI to make sure nothing is torn.\n\nyes, you will get crutches if you go to the er. even if nothing is wrong. and a full leg brace with velcro straps.
247612
If you hurt it somehow and it is swollen then you might have broke your ankle but if you can walk on it good then take you some Mortin that should help
469983
Go see your Doctor!  You could prevent a very painful knee replacement when you are older.
428189
You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.
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There is a comprehensive help site for knees based in the UK, (FREE). Try this site for more help.\n\nhttp://www.kneeguru.co.uk/index.html
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cut your foot off with a hacksaw and put it in a kooler with some ice.  bring it to the hospital and tell them your foot hurts.