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painful swollen knee and other joint pain - advice please

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d11912
d11912

Hi everyone, I am 49 years old and for the last couple of years i've had low back and hip pain, and find it hard to bear weight on my ankles if i've just got up or been resting for some time. I now have an oval shaped swelling to the upper left of my left knee cap and this has been there for about 4 weeks. I've tried ice and ibuprofen gel, but this doesnt do anything. Doctors said my blood tests are normal but havent given details of what tests i've had.

?Can someone please point me into the right direction of what I should do next?

Much appreciated :-)

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  • wknight
    wknight d11912

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    Going to see a surgeon does not mean surgery. They are the experts and can tell you if you need physio, medication etc they too see surgery as the last option. My surgeon had me try lots of things for 5 yrs before we went the surgical route. I wouldn't waste my time with a gp who is a generalist and also a physio who isn't a speacialist in that area. 

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga wknight

      Posted

      Excellent - always good to clarify these things! confused
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