In last 8 weeks I have had 2 Arthroscopic Knee procedures. Now I keep having swelling in both legs.?
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Go to a sports Dr (sounds weird but is not) They get joint pain better than most ortho's.  If you don't live in a major city at least get 2nd opinion.  Dr's tend to slough off pain especially from women because, well don't get me going there. If you're in pain, somethings wrong. I've had major ortho surgery 5 times and know when it works and when it doesn't
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Earlier I told you about thrombosis, but with the swollen tummy, I don't expect that so much. I expect you are just retaining water. This could be because of your menstral cycle. My tummy and my legs do that too.\n\nDon't worry about it too much!
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Are u sure it's not broken?  You may need an xray to find out and/or to see if something else is going on.  If it's not something major, then alternate ice packs, with hot whirlpools -- first 20 minutes ice, then 20 minutes hot whirlpool right afterwards.  Try it a few times if you can find the time b4 then.  Keep the leg elevated whenever possible too.  And get rid of all the topical stuff as that's not going to do anything.   You need to get the swelling down as much as possible (ice is the best thing for that) and give it a rest.  Ibuprofen works for swelling too.  As for the Saturday tournament, if you are allowed to, wrap and/or tape the affected area during the event. Good luck!
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Go back to your doctor and have him take a look at this.  The swelling should have gone down by now.  Attend to this without delay.
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You could have inflamed cartilege.\nSee a doc and do an mri of the knee. That should tell him if there is an inflamation due to a tear.\n\nIn the meatime try an antiinflammatory drug like aleve.
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keep ur knees in hot water for a few minutes.\nIt will give a lot of relief
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ouch!! i know that feeling well, i had all four out under general anesthetic, it gets worse b4 it gets better, 10 - 14 days for the swelling to completly go. good luck!!\np.s its worth it!!
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There are a few different types of arthritis but the one you have is probably "osteoarthritis". Osteoarthritis is inflammation due to degenerative changes from excessive loading of the articular surfaces of the joint. In your case, this has most likely occured due to your prior injuries, which places more stress on the cartilage in your knee, leading to degeneration and pain.\n\nThere is no true cure for this disease, however various surgical and medical means exist that may relieve your symptoms or slow progression.\n\nSurgery: If ligaments or the meniscus were torn in your old injury, surgical repair can restore some measure or congruity to the articular surfaces thereby reducing the progression of osteoarthritis. More drastic surgical measures include total knee replacement or osteotomies.\nMedical: Various types of anti-inflammatory drugs are worth trying and can relieve pain as well as reduce swelling. Newer drugs called glucosamines have come into the market which claim to slow the degeneration or even promote repair of the joint lining, although concrete evidence for these claims is controversial.\n\nThe best thing you can do now is to avoid straining your knees too much. Exercise can strengthen the muscles around the knee and improve your condition. However, take care to avoid high impact activities such as long-distance running etc. Swimming and cycling are very good alternatives to consider.
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Alot of the symptoms you mentioned are definite signs of infection.  Is your knee pretty warm to the touch too?  That would also signal infection.  What the doctor suggested sounds good and safe.  Dont worry.  Sometimes the will put drains in your knees too but that is usually right after a surgery.  Trust your doctor, I'm sure he doesn't want a lawsuit!
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It sounds like lymphedema, swelling of a limb often experienced as a side-effect of removal of the lymph nodes, as in cancer surgery. Perhaps the lymph nodes are blocked for some reason.\n\nI'm not a physician or medical student, just know a little about lymphedema from a friend who has it.
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There are a multitude of possibilities. If you are active in sports, it could be Baker's cyst (in which case you'd want to have it checked out). It could be runner's knee and cured by Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and even over the counter anti-inflammatory medication. Be careful about anti-inflammatories, however, as no swelling does not mean the injury is cured. You may do further damage to an injury while a pain killer is numbing the symptoms.\n\nIf there was no precipitant or cause for the swelling, it could be more serius. Why take a risk with self diagnosis? \n\nSee a doctor, but don't take anti-inflammatories right before the doctor's visit as he/she will need to see the swelling.
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You sound like you got your knee at the same shop my husband got his.  The doctor you need to see to have it evaluated is an Orthopedic Surgeon.   X-rays don't show most of the ails that affect a knee, because most of it involve cartilage or tendons, which don't show up in them.  You could have problems with either the cartilage pad that separates the bones of the upper and lower leg, or a partial ligament tear.  Either of those problems will cause knee pain, immobitility of the joint, swelling, and even the knee to give out and let you hit the deck.   Though I will also tell you that there isn't a lot they can do at the moment if it involves the cartilage.  If it's a ligament tear, that can be repaired surgically.   My husband has a small hole in his cartilage, and a little extra ligament movement, and has a specially fitted brace to wear when it's really giving him fits.  I keep a bag of frozen peas around just for him to use when it swells.  I would bet that you have a similar problem, as his also will snap,crackle and pop, and he actually creaks when he walks.   He takes Motrin for the pain, and wears the brace when the weather turns cold.  Also when he's going to be doing much walking.   We see the Orthopedic Surgeon about once a year to re-evaluate the knees, and for him to decide if it's at the point that surgery would be of benefit to him.  His Orthopedic Surgeon also has two bad knees, and they usually end up comparing noises and clicks.  So I'd say that was your best choice of doctor- Orthopedic Surgeon, and see what he has to say about it.  They may do an arthroscopy to have a look at it, and give you the final diagnosis then, along with your treatment options. They can also fit you for a proper brace then as well.   Good luck, though I hate to tell you knees are real boogers to fix, and fix well.  They make lots of things, but not knees.
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Cold packs or ice packs help to decrease edema (aka swelling).  You could lay down and elevate your legs (above your heart level).  Do some ankle pumps to improve circulation.  Take anti-inflammatory medication (swelling usually indicates inflammation).  Work on improving the range of motion in your knees to decrease the damage to your back.  A physical therapist could help with your knee and back condition - talk to your physician about getting a prescription.  Good luck, hope I helped.
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You may have stretched your cruciate ligament. Keep the weight off it for a few days, periodically cool it with frozen peas to keep any swelling down, and if it doesn't get better in 3 or 4 days, go and get medical advice. Knees are stupid things - once you damage them properly they never, ever completely recover.
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It sounds similar to what we've been experiencing recently. My son's knee was hurting, but no swelling. The pain was excruciating and brought tears to his eyes when he was just using it. We found out that he had staph bacteria that had settled in his knee. We went to our family doctor who deals in natural medicine and he recommended some pills that took care of the pain and removed the staph. It worked a whole lot better than the prescription stuff doctors prescribe today. \nIf you're interested, I'll leave the email for this doctor. There may be similar doctors in your area. The company that deals with these pills is Standard Process out of Wisconsin. Everything they use is organically grown and is wonderful.\nI hope you get some relief soon!
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Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the tissues. Gravity pulls the fluids to your feet and ankles, causing them to swell. \n\nSwelling can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels. Some other causes of swelling are:\n\nEating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates \nTaking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills \nPregnancy \nPMS \nSodium retention \nMuscle injury \nVaricose veins \nHistory of phlebitis \nAllergic reactions \nPreeclampsia \nNeuromuscular disorders \nTrauma \nLaxative abuse \nDiuretics abuse \nDrug abuse \nTreatment will depend on the cause of the swelling. One of the first treatment options is to elevate the legs above the level of the heart. Anti-inflammatory medicine can also help reduce swelling. \n\nOther treatment options are \n\nLeg wedges to elevate the feet while sleeping. \nSupport socks and stocking \nSupport socks and stockings come in various gradients depending on the pressure needed, and various lengths depending on the level of the edema. \nProper fitting shoes and socks. \nTips to Reduce Swelling\nCut back on salt \nSalt contributes to fluid retention. \nDrink plenty of water. \nPut your feet up \nLying on your back, rest your feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day. \nDo not abuse laxatives \nUse support stockings \nRoll these on in the morning to promote circulation and limit gravitation movement of fluids. Most medical supply or drug stores carry these. \nExercise regularly \nRegular exercise improves circulation. \nAvoid standing in place for long period of time. \nLose excess weight \nExcess weight slows circulation of body fluids and puts extra pressure on your veins. \nIncrease muscle activity with walking. \nAvoid long periods of sitting \nEvery one or two hours, get up and walk. \nReview your medication with your doctors \nCertain drugs, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and calcium channel blockers, can contribute to swelling. \nComplications of Swelling?\nExcess swelling can cause skin ulcerations.
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Did you have a knee injury in the past or are you significantly overweight?  Usually when you have "buckling" of the knee that comes on suddenly, or has been going on for a while, it's due to injury in the meniscus or the covering across the knee cap that holds the tendons together.  You can have laproscopic surgery for this and it's very effective.  Look up ACL and it will give you some good information regarding this condition.  \n\nTrying to "strengthen" an area that is torn inside will only cause more damage.  See and orthopedic doc first.  He can also recommend proper strengthening exercises if appropriate.