lower leg, ankle, and knee pain?
915100
the young people in my family grow tall quickly and they play bball.  When they developed pain above the knee (and one of them below the knee) I took them to a chiropractor.  We learned that the bone grows faster than the ligaments attached to them.  That stretches the ligament and causes pain.  Especially during impact like jumping for the hoop.  They used to call this growing pains.  Then they gave it a name "osgood-slaughter" after the doctors who found it I guess.  Our doctor gave the kids a funky narrow brace that wraps around the leg at the point of pain.  The reasoning is that it disperses the stress to other areas.  The kids use it during bb.  It works!  Also they take good multiple vitamins and eat well.  No sugar, no drugs.  Keep in mind that water lubricates your joints too.  If you are serious about being an athlete you need to take good care of your body now.  check out this website http://health.yahoo.com/conditions/.  \n\nEventually your body catches up with itself and the pain will stop.  good luck in reaching your goal in life.  It's nice when you get paid to do what you love.
599334
a>its not feema ,its FEMUR...what the hell were you doing in school.....\nb>i think its the knee because its a joint and balances your weight...also maintains the connection with tibia and fibula...so i guess that's why...can have some sort of walking problem...but better check it with a doctor
997545
a lot of times it is not actually the knees that are causing the problem but may arise from the foot.  Check your shoes and buy the absolute best that you can afford.  Always stretch well and apply ice after to the shin.  If your shin and knee are involved you may have two problems going on and it is more than likely mechanical.  Check with your M.D. and get an x-ray of the shin to see if it is an actual shin splint which is where the muscle pulls off from the bone.  If it isn't it may be an active trigger point and the knee may be due to tracking problems.  A good orthopedist should be able to rule either out.
946949
I suggest you see either a physician or physical therapist. It is probably harmless, but because it recurs, you probably want to keep it from coming back. If money is an issue, see a physical therapist. They charge less than doctors, and the good ones are very skilled. Make sure you get a PT with experience in leg pain (most have this experience). The best way to go about it would be to get exercises from the PT that will help you avoid the pain, and then go back to the PT on a regular basis to report progress or new pain. If you think your pain may come from a sports injury, you may want to consult a doctor familiar with sports injuries and how to treat them. Good luck!
195174
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.
1178949
Sounds like you are subconsciously making up for the slight immobility in your leg. I can understand why it would cause foot pain, especially in the Achilles tendon, since your inertia as you move would be causing you to be hyperextending your foot. It's probably also connected to the knee pain. You may have developed a habitual limp. Anyone who's ever injured their knee or ankle has experienced the same sort of feeling. I can imagine that this feels completely abnormal though, or else you wouldn't have been describing it here. If you have BlueCross BlueShield, I know that specialists are covered without recommendation under "special office visits". You should have an orthopaedist do an xray to ensure that your cartilage isn't developing elasticity and that it's not flipping around a bone or growth. He should also watch your walk and see what habits you may have developed. Do you have a cane? I've learned that this can cause a weekness in certain muscles, causing others to over-compensate.
680897
I cant tell you what is wrong with your Knee, but can tell you from experience that pain can be very hard to diagnose.  If they have done xrays and bone scans and other tests and are still finding nothing, you may want to consult with a neurologist.  You may have some type of nerve pain or damage that just doesnt show on tests.  There are many many types of very real pain that just never shows up.  The neruorlogist can go your symptoms help make a diagonisis and give you pain meds that will help.\n\nI lived in pain for over 3 years.  It was a neurologist who finaly was able to help me.  every test I had done showed nothing.  I am nearly pain free now and off meds.
1089170
this could be tendonitis in one of the three major ligaments in you knee that could be affected. you can try a knee brace to keep your knee cap in place properly that should alleviate some of the pain. or a knee strap which serves the same purpose and just wraps around just under the knee cap. it could be that your knee cap is sliding out of place too. try this website: http://www.kneepaininfo.com/kneepatellardislocation.html\nif problem persists see your doc or a physitherapist for a better medical opinion.
57011
you could have something like resless leg syndrome. so I would see a doctor. It really could be a lot of things.
875134
I bet if you stand straight, your feet flare lateraly.  This is putting stress on the MCL.  Also, the fact that you don't do any strengh training that works your legs could be the very reason your knees hurt.  What do I mean, well, the way you walk, your posture, if you run on concrete, could all cause your knees to hurt.  The best way to keep them healthy is to make sure you use new shoes (esp if you run), try orthotics (will help to correct your standing and walking posture), Have someone evaluate your GAIT(and orthapedic dr. will not do any of this) and start working out your legs.  I love watching people in the gym abuse their upper body, but neglect their legs.  Then never wear shorts at the gym.  Large upper body, spindily little legs.  If you work your legs, your muscles will protect your joints.  I love the argument that "lifting legs will make you slow"  Look at olympic sprinters legs.  Then try to tell me they don't do squats, deadlifts, etc.  Yes, working out legs is hard work, but why are you in the gym.  Squats, deadlifts, Calves, quads.  Get working on it.  Make sure someone who knows what they are doign shows you how to prevent injury.  Squats are great, with proper form, deadlifts and ab work will protect you low back, Quads and hams will help with knees and low back.  Plus, get good with squats and make the meatheads in the gym jealous because they wished they could be that strong.  At 180 lbs, I can squat over 400 lbs and I do not have an ounce of back or knee pain.  Have fun.
173997
Get good shoes for walking, take whatever pain med you can tolerate (ask your doctor first), use ice pack when needed. Main thing is see your doctor. Good luck.
428189
You have arthritis.Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!!You better get to the doctor and plus you can't answer this easy question.you just off track.But go check out yourself before you have to go in as a serious problem exactly like sugery.I know you don't want that to happen because I work for the hosiptal.And theres alot of peoples have knee problem.If you happen to go to The hospital I work at you might see me often.The hosiptal downtown by the train station.
469761
Ouch!  Keep an eye on it.  Take note of any pain that shoots down your leg or your back.\nIf it keeps up, see the doctor.
510818
I had Arthoscopy surgery back in Nov. I had a chipped bone and also had arthritis clean up. My knee still bothers me at times, are you in an immobilizer or anything to keep your leg straight? Or on crutches? Its going to take time for it to heal, knees have a long healing process.
602486
i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
261132
I have the same issue:\n\nWhat exercises are the cause of the problem?  If it's running, than walk on the treadmill... up a steep hill.\n\nEven though your knee now hurts, some exercises might not.  For me, the eliptical machine and stationary bike don't hurt.\n\nRemember, when doing leg exercises, you don't want to straighten your knee at any time.  With leg presses, make sure your knee is always slightly bent.  In this way you are  using your larger thigh and calf muscles, and alleviating the strain on your knee.\n\ndon't run!
603445
It sound like you have something misaligned on your spine.\nYour lower veribra have nerves leading to your leg. Go to the doctor because nerves can be damaged with time.