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LEG PAIN?

qvc chick — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:12:44 GMT

I am in my early sixties.....my right leg has been bothering me for a few months...i have leg pain in my knees. Just the right leg. No pain in left. I am thinking I could have arthritis??

Does anyone know what type of doctor I should see? Orthepedic?

Thanks

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IMW — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:18:44 GMT

Internist for general check, and then orthopedist.

Good luck.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:20:24 GMT

First you need to get your fanny to an orthopedic Dr. From there he can tell you if (God forbid you have a blood clot) or more likely a torn meniscus.

If the latter they would use a microscope to repair it...no big deal.

more than anything, make the appointment immediately to see the orthopedic Dr.

please come back afterward and let us know how you are....we will be waiting!

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Krimpette — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:25:45 GMT

OP, I understand completely. I have similar pain in my right leg....the knee and the ankle, plus the top of the foot. Yesterday, we had a strong weather front come through. I was all but incapacitated all day. Could barely walk. Sitting down and getting back up were both a struggle. I've been to an ortho for the knee. Got shots and some PT. But sadly, there is no cure for arthritis. The weather front has moved on and I'm much better today, though still having some difficulty getting in and out of my car. Hang in there, arthritis is not fun.

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itsmagic — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:26:28 GMT

I would go to my own general practitioner first and have him refer me.

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Sadiesadie — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:28:47 GMT

@qvc chick, I agree with @Annabellethecat66 @that it could be a torn meniscus. I saw my regular doc as I was having so much pain so she essentially me for an X-ray insurance requires that first, and then an MRI to confirm it was a torn meniscus. It was so she gave me a steroid shot which instantantly brought down the swelling. Not all torn meniscus have to be dealt with further. I will get pain periodically but still doing what I normally do but just careful with that knee. I hope your issue is not serious.

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haddon9 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:29:08 GMT

@qvc chick wrote:
I am in my early sixties.....my right leg has been bothering me for a few months...i have leg pain in my knees. Just the right leg. No pain in left. I am thinking I could have arthritis??

Does anyone know what type of doctor I should see? Orthepedic?

Thanks

@qvc chick Hope you get it resolved. I also have leg pain but it's only when I sit for long periods in the same position (like driving for more than an hour). The pain starts in my rear & travels down my leg to my ankle. (I have a feeling it might be spine related). In addition, I had some knee pain which got worse last year...going up & down stairs was hard. It's the same leg (right too).

I went to my primary and he took some xrays and said I had some arthritis and a bone spur in the knee. Gave me an Rx for Meloxicam which I take 2-3 Xs a week and has helped a LOT with knee pain but not the other issue with my leg. I need to see an orthopedist for that.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:38:44 GMT

First you need a general physical by your PCP, if you don't have one look for an internist and make an appointment. There are 1000 things that could cause leg pain, it isn't necessarily orthopedic. The internist will refer you to the appropriate specialist, if he or she thinks it's necessary.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:48:02 GMT

@Sadiesadie @is totally right. Some don’t require surgery. A lot of people I know (myself included) did need to have surgery. Only a Dr can determine that.

However, if you just let it go on your own you are increasing the likelihood that you WILL need surgery.

Take care of your body now so you don’t have to pay later ( be it monetarily or physically..or both).

We are lucky, we live in a time where, if we are good to our bodies they’ll keep us trucking for a longtime.

One of my many mottos is, “ It’s not the ‘quantity’ of life that’s as important as the ‘quality’ of life”.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:44:53 GMT

@itsmagic wrote:
I would go to my own general practitioner first and have him refer me.

Orthopedist are so specialized that you need to know what's wrong before making an appointment with one. If its arthritis, you may need to see a rheumatologist, not a "bone" doctor. Definitely see you primary doctor first.

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Carmie — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:34:10 GMT

I would make an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. You will need an X-ray and MRI to get diagnosed. You PCP doctor will probably have to send you elsewhere to get this done while most orthopedic doctors have this equipment on their premises.

You will save time and money and get relief sooner.

If I had to guess, it sounds like osteoarthritis. I have it really bad in both knees, it starts out painful, then over the years becomes much worse. I am currently bone on bone with both knees, so bad that I hear crunching noises when I walk.

I have an appointment today and I hoping to get some relief.

Wishing you well and best best of luck.

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hckynut — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:42:25 GMT

@qvc chick

Even though 2 of my friends are Orthopedic specialist 1 specializes in hips and knees, the other is a spinal surgeon, if I were you, I would start by seeing your PCP. Leg pains have a myriad of sources, many are "referred pains". I personally don't like to speculate about anyone's medical "symptoms".

hckynut

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cherry — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:44:27 GMT

If you are taking a statin , you might be suffering pain from that. Not everyone can take it. It attacks the muscle ,but ,I don't think it bothers the bone

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Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:31:20 GMT

And remember when you find out the problem be sure and DON'T TELL ANYONE ON THE BOARDS.

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corita — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:41:07 GMT

@Sadiesadie wrote:
@qvc chick, I agree with @Annabellethecat66 @that it could be a torn meniscus. I saw my regular doc as I was having so much pain so she essentially me for an X-ray insurance requires that first, and then an MRI to confirm it was a torn meniscus. It was so she gave me a steroid shot which instantantly brought down the swelling. Not all torn meniscus have to be dealt with further. I will get pain periodically but still doing what I normally do but just careful with that knee. I hope your issue is not serious.
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I have had surgery for torn meniscus in both knees. This is what my ortho doc told me..if your knee is swollen, makes a popping sound and hurts...probably torn meniscus...but not always. See a doc!!

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corita — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 22:24:29 GMT

@qvc chick

I have had surgery for torn meniscus in both knees. This is what my ortho doc told me..if your knee is swollen, makes a popping sound and hurts...probably torn meniscus...but not always. See a doc!!

OOPS = sorry...double post

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Brisky — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 02:38:29 GMT

I had pain in my knee when I turned 45. I actually injured it while strength training my legs. My Doctor at the time put me on Cymbalta. I could still exercise through the pain, but I really lightend up on my right knee. One Day the pain was just gone!
I have not had a problem with my knees again.
I have always worked on strength training since my early thirties and still doing them daily. It has helped my legs and arms enormously. I'm 55 now but I will continue doing these exercises for the rest of my life.

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pepes mom — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 22:25:05 GMT

I suggest seeing you family doc for an eval. You will probably need plain films of the knee. I had front to back, side and bent knee xrays. My ortho said they should have done standing knee xrays too, to see the space between your upper and lower leg bones.

Wishing you the best.