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Swelling of knee joint

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pat81257
pat81257

My husband's right knee cap area has started swelling up when standing and tends to be painful up and down the back of the leg but is not inflamed.

He keeps it elevated above his hip when sitting and walks daily which does seem to help

My grandmother has this problem . In those days I think they called it house-wives knee or water on the knee.

Rather than take the doctor's medication, any helpful suggestions anyone?

Best wishes for the new year.

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  • jean02698
    jean02698 pat81257

    Posted

    No one on this site is a medical professional. Why would you not listen to your doctors professional opinion? I had this problem for 10 years and eventually had a TKR. His doctor may recommend a physiotherapist to build up the leg muscles.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX pat81257

    Posted

    A number of years ago, I was skating on pond ice (without my hockey gear) and fell on a knee. The next day it was swollen and squishy. Went to an orthopedist who told me that the bursar sac was filled with fluid so he drained it. Took less than a minute. Let an ortho take a look...

  • Gailelaine1962
    Gailelaine1962 pat81257

    Posted

    try ice on it, in addition to elevation. ice will help with the swelling. However, you should listen to your doctor.

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