Ok so i woke up 4 weeks ago with a very sore swollen knee, ive never had pain before nor bannged it (that i know of) ive had a mri scan that was quite normal but shows some fluid under my knee cap, my doctor has sent word for phsyo (still waiting) ... should i be in this much pain an should my knee feel this weak from fluid ?? Im limping about witch is causeing pain in other areas i cant even bend down 😣 im only 36 i can do my job properly i cant do anything to do with my legs at the gym its gettin me down !!!
Fluid on the knee can be very painful & debilitating.
Has your GP referred you to an Orthopaedic consultant, or just for physio? Personally I would push for referral to the orthopods.
Fluid on the knee can be caused by several things & the cause needs to be identified so a proper treatment plan can be implemented.
Physiotherapy should help, but unless you know the reason why it happened you may just have recurrences. So best sorted now esp as you are so young & it's impacting your life now.
Please let us know how you get on.
Marilyn
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Back in my 50's, I had four knee "incidents"...X-Rays and MRIs showed nothing...which I find out later is a very frequent occurrence. In each case, the doc had to "scope" the knees. Found two torn menisci and two ripped off femoral condyle cartilages...that's two each side over about six years. MRI's are frequently inconclusive...get it scoped...
I've had one knee drained a couple of times. Sometimes they will take a sample to determine the cause of infection.
The dr was an ortho
Hii sorry for late reply, no he hasnt reffered me to a doctor hes sayin try phsyo first ... on that note im goin bk today as im in so much pain my bones round my knee feel like there brused i had to take pain killers before i got out of bed thismorning... n yess i agree its caused by somethig but there telling me the mri was ok 😣 it really is draining me of my every day life xx
My friend who has looke all this up has said the same as you mris arnt best known for knee things ... an im worried to b in this much pain still yet there telling me the mri was ok 😣 im goin back to the doctors today an im going to keep going back xx
Sounds like i need to see a othopidic doctor doesnt it xx
My doctor has refered me today 😣 does a scope hurt? Im such a wimp xx
If you are referring to having it drained, no it does not hurt. Just close your eyes. You will probably feel better after.
Yes...close your eyes. Don't look at the needle. It's the size of something you'd use to inject globs of fat into a turkey!!!
Fell on a knee MANY years ago. Bursa sac on the knee swelled up and had to be drained. The fluid inside is NOT like plain water...it contains all sorts of "gunk". So they need a large bore needle to extract the fluid. You know those very thin painless needles diabetics use every day? IT'S NOT THOSE!!! The needle will push at the skin before piercing it. Once in, it's totally painless. However, seeing the size of that monster plus watching it push in...I'd rather have general anesthesia.
Only kidding...well, no I'm not but it's really not bad. Over in one second. So take the advice...look away and just put up with a second of pain...worth it.
A scope is a much different story. A fluid extraction is one needle...over in less than 10 seconds total. You walk out of the office. If the doc is going to perform an arthroscopy on your knee, then that's general anesthesia followed by three small band-aids to cover the tiny incisions (I've had four of these). You'll be off your feet for two days; ice (usually with an AirCast or Cryocuff) and elevate; take your pain meds. Takes about a week total to recover.
Again, I had four...each one done on a Friday. Every time, I was back to work on Monday with my portable CryoCuff for another few days. Done. No brace, no rehab. BUT...
These were done for two torn menisci and two ripped off femoral condyle cartilages. Simple fixes. Ops for ACLs and MCLs are way more extensive and painful plus have much longer recoveries. All depends on what the doc finds inside the knee. You never know until you wake up.
🤔 still no app yet.. my knee was swollen massive yesterday an today again so its flared up ...
I cant wait to find out what is wrong i want my propa life back its draininf me .... im such a wimp at anything so the thought of scopes n needles to drain it is scareing the life out me
Is draining a last resort? I just feel like they left me an dont absloulity nothing for me 😣 xx
Is it a last resort draining? I feel like theyv just left me an dpin absloulity nothing 😣
Ive been refered to a orthopidic doctor now just waitin on an app
Im still in agony an my knee flares up every couple of days today an yesterday have been draining 😣 xx
How were your torn menisci?
Im confused as i just woke up like this im unawere how or if ive even done anything xx
I have two bad knees. One was replaced last year. The other one that was drained (almost two years ago) is ok so far. It is delicate from overuse and arthritis. I did have it drained a couple of times and a cortisone shot for the pain done a couple of times after draining. It is really isn't painful compared to how it was before drainage. It will be a relief for you I would imagine.
Icing and elevation of your leg should help ease the swelling.
Im assuming it comes on on an off for a while if its arthritis? How long did it take to diagnose you?? Xx
Everything seems to be taking ages with doctors .. what do u think about seeing a chiropractor? Xx