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Hi! I''m 49, female, and because I was acting like a


Sent to Health Experts May 06 3:40 p.m.
Hi! I''m 49, female, and because I was acting like a kid about 12 years ago (on a hayride), banged my knee. It's really acting up now. Had an X-ray a year ago, doctor said "arthritis" and gave no advice.I would just like to know, do I "favour" it and hope it improves, or do I "force it" to smarten up by doing all sorts of exercises?I know, probably should have done something long ago, but waited for the problem to disappear.
     Seems to ache in cycles: two weeks painless, unless I run upstairs... then a week of hobbling, then a week of just getting searing pain if I rotate too quickly (or when turning over in bed). Thanks.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on May 6 2008 at 3:55pm
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May 06 4:04 p.m. (23 minutes and 21 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Dr. Steve: Hi--this is Dr Steve...your name please?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): ? Hello -- this is new! Thanks for answering, Dr.
Dr. Steve: Welcome to Chat
Dr. Steve: How severe was the injury [12 yrs ago]; any fracture or torn ligaments?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): II'm just wondering if I should be giving this knee a merciless workout, or should I go for more tests?
Dr. Steve: Have you had an MRI scan done?
Dr. Steve: If not--you really should have that first
Dr. Steve: To assess the extent of damage--to cartilage, ligaments, tendons
Customer (name blocked for privacy): I don't know about ligaments. I just hoped for the best, and it seemed to get better, but a year ago, as I said, went for Xray. Nothing done since.
Customer (name blocked for privacy): MRI? it was never suggested. I could go.
Dr. Steve: Plain-film xray will NOT show the non-bony tissues [eg. ligaments, etc]
Dr. Steve: I would def. ask for MRI if I were you.
Dr. Steve: It gives SO much more info than just xray
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Then I will go. I just thought that Xray was enough, and didn't want to bother the doctor further.
Dr. Steve: I suspect there may be more of a problem than 'just arthritis'
Customer (name blocked for privacy): If it's ligaments, is it "repairable"? Can I at least keep it from getting worse?
Dr. Steve: Yes--it is...usually either surgically, or with immobilization [cast/brace]
Dr. Steve: You should get an MRI, as well as Orthopedic consult
Dr. Steve: [i.e. a knee specialist]
Customer (name blocked for privacy): THAT is a hope-giving comment! At least it is a concrete step I can take. Very good.
Dr. Steve: Glad I could help you TY
Customer (name blocked for privacy): I guess my time is up. Well, thank you, Doctor! God bless you.
Dr. Steve: I do wish you the best on this!
Dr. Steve: You're welcome...God Bless.
Dr. Steve  -- Doctor (MD) -- 97% Positive Feedback on 1397 Health Accepts
Medical Doctor (MD): Board-Certified Family Doctor		4/30/2008 to 5/7/2008

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