is way one to tell if you are over weight is your knee hurt?
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Weight can have something to do with knee problems. It could also be something else, too. Talk to your Dr. He can find the reason and recommend a medication for it.
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ice 20 mins if its swollen, heat 20 mins for pain.  if your knee is giving out you should have an MRI to make sure nothing is torn.\n\nyes, you will get crutches if you go to the er. even if nothing is wrong. and a full leg brace with velcro straps.
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There are many causes of this.  You might have muscle imbalances where some muscles are tight or some muscles are weak.  There could be problems at other joints in your legs, including at your feet or at your hips, that cause problems in your one knee.  You might have a leg length difference, either due to actual bone size or due to muscular problems, that make your legs function differently causing pain in only one knee.
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the back of your knee isnt as strong as the front of the knee
926205
Id agree with seeing a physical therapist which i am or a doctor doc would be better to see first. being your not having any pain it cant be cartiliage it could be a bone chip or  osteroposis but id believe that if your knee is snapping youd either be in pain or be heavily swollen. if you dont want to see the dr. right away id suggest doing some stretches because it may also be fluid in the knee. stretching would eliminate that problem for the most part.
994398
Because you are putting weight on your knees, which affects from there down
1108714
Pain is the #1 sign.  Laying on the floor or bed check to see if one leg is shorter than the other.  In this position, also check to see if the leg rotates inward or outward.  These are also signs  If a fx hip is suspect, you must go in & have an xray to rule out a fx.  I am an RN and have seen many fx's.  Hope this helps.
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Its the most common cause of cronic knee pain, it happens when the patella (knee cap) isnt aligned correctly and it slides over the lower end of the femur. It can be treated by working on the inner portion of the quadriceps muscle to help normalize the tracking of the patella
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A sore knee ligament will give you localized pain in and around the knee.  A shin splint is just a strain of the anterior tibal muscle.  For the knee ligament, however, you may want to consult your doctor or orthopedist to have it checked and possibly x-rayed.
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be careful and take care of your knees.  also make sure your muscles in the thigh are equally developed, i didn't do this and now the knee cap moves up and out over the end of the femoral head rather than in that groove where it's supposed to be causing bone degeneration and a lot of pain.  see your doctor and find out how to take care of yourself.  if you let knee problems continue you will be limited later in life with the activities that you can do.
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The only way to take care of an injury is rest. If you want to stay active is to do things that keep u off of your feet.  Do things like weightlifting (don't do free weights, you're trying to rest) and sit ups.  Playing ball will be horrible on a bad knee; being tall makes it more painful after playing, playing on an outdoor court will put fluid in your knees.  Stay off the knee and do sit ups.
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a swollen lymph node feels like a lump.  I don't know if there are lymph nodes behind your knees, but if there are, you can compare the suspect knee with your other knee.  That technique works well for throats, armpits, etc, too.
812561
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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Running 30lbs overweight is nothing, but don't ignore pain in your legs or knees.\n\nFIRST you need to have your shoes professionally assessed. If you're not sure about the type of shoe you're wearing and you're experiencing knee pain that's the most likely culprit. You can go into specialty running or sports stores and the staff can watch you run in your current shoes, videotape you on a treadmill in neutral tread shoes and recommend to you the best footwear for your footfall (overpronator or supinator etc). Your current shoes may be fine and they'll tell you, but it's worth the trip. Cheaper than a doctor's visit.\n\nFor the knees or shins, you can use RICE to attack the pain after the run Rest Ice Compression Elevation.  Use anti-inflammatories but never before running. See the website http://www.coolrunning.com for more advice and support for runners. I'll try to include an injury/footwear link. I'm more overweight than you, started running the first time in my life 5 months ago, do it 3-5 times a week up to 6 miles, no injuries very happy. Weight is a risk factor for injury but running is the best exercise for weight loss and has the best return on calories burned and endorphins earned. I HATE when people get on a pedestal or give me unsolicited advice, telling me I need to be walking instead of running (I too can't keep that up because it's not intense or exciting). \n\nKeep up the good work and see a doc if it continues to get worse!
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If You have an unstable knee. Your pain is due to a mechanical problem and the problem at the patello-femoral joint. This could be because you seem to have neglected your exercise regime and post-operative instructions. It will be a little strenuous but you can build up your muscles around the knee joint and also at the hip so that you can get back to your normal gait. I would advise you to go to a local physiotherapist and learn your exercises.\n\n1. Relaxed knee swinging.\n\n2. Straight leg raising (later adding weights).\n\n3. Isometeric Quadriceps contractions.\n\n4. Knee flexion exercises and cycling (speed and time to be increased gradually).\n\n5. Progressive resisted exercises as per your progress.\n\n6. Hamstring stretching and strengthening.\n\n7. Aim at getting full knee extension terminally.\n\n8. Strengthening exercises for adductor and internal rotator muscles.\n\n9. Gait training.\n\n10. Gradually progress to kneeling, assisted squatting, stair climbing and descending and cross legged sitting.\n\n11. Aim at reducing your weight too. This is causing additional strain on your knee.\n\nYou will have to combine exercises and relaxation techniques in order to get maximum results.
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oh, just the normal thing..study..haha..oh yeah, i went to have my knee checked..turns out i have an abnormal sumthing..and i need to fix it
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If you are paralyzed from the waist down, how do you know your legs burn and feel heavy?