Knee pain anyone?

Hurts on the inside of my left knee. If i sit it hurts. If i lay down it hurts. Putting a pillow under it while i'm on my back. Feels better after i walk a bit but then hurts more after i stop. Ibuprofen, aspirin, and acetaminophen don't do much for it. Afraid to go in to the doctor as they usually are pretty worthless and just send you a big bill. Icing it kind of helps. Wakes me up. I need zero G.

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LadyBronte · 56-60, F

You may have torn a tendon(s). If so, the treatment will depend on the severity. It might be anything from simple physical therapy to draining fluid around the joint, to steroid injection(s), to a scope and cleaning out of the joint, to a total knee replacement, or combination of treatments. No one enjoys doctor visits and certainly not doctor bills, but your knees and your mobility are too important to ignore. Maybe reconsider and make an appointment to see the doc. If you have torn something, it will not heal on its own, and you might even make it worse. Good luck.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@LadyBronte went to TRIA orthopedic. Xrays looked ok. Put me on some exercizes and a brace. Wait a month and see how it is.

LadyBronte · 56-60, F

@Tastyfrzz Glad to hear it. That is an excellent start. Be sure to go back in a month - you may need further treatment if the exercises are not helping.

Steph34 · 31-35, F

@Tastyfrzz Take care of your knees and I do hope that everything that you are doing improves them. The braces and exercise sounds great.