Hi I m 52 and am suffering with knee ache -I am not able to walk properly.My Ht is 5.4ft and i weigh 78 kilos.I also take ultroxin for hyperthyroid .This is the first time the pain is sonsistent for 4 months MOVON -p was prescribed and i got temp releif only I got xrays and blood tests ESR 20(mm in 1 hr) and RA 12.3IU/ml,What to do ? I hate to think i am goin to live like this..
Hi, Do not worry. You are definitely not going to live like this! Although, your long term goal should be weight reduction. As of now, for immediate relief, you can use a hot water bag for about ten minutes, followed by a simple exercise: lie down, roll a towel and place under your knee and try to press it down. Hold this muscle contraction for about five seconds and relax. Repeat ten times. Follow it with an ice pack for about ten minutes. You can also use a pain relief spray / gel. I advise an orthopedic consultation regarding your reports and further medication. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Shut Have, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist