Having a worrying time lately with the joints, especially the knees and feet. I know we have older fans on here and wondered what the collective wisdom is on this. Im early 50s and not sure what to do, in terms of reporting to a GP or joining a health scheme in the hope I'll get treatment later if needed.
I'd always assumed my bad footwear (never seem to get a comfortable pair of work shoes) was responsible but now not so sure. Have run for a few trains recently- not a good look I know- and that seems to have triggered it. Both knees feel inflamed at the same time. Previously it has gone after about a week or two. I've always been slim and fairly fit, even sporty in younger days. I'm now cutting back on salt (crisps) and upping the oily fish intake also drinking more in case it's hydration related.
Anyone able to share tips or advice from their experience?
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The single reason why i'm reluctant to get it checked out is the long wait and poor care I'd expect in todays nhs while a health scheme may not cover me if I've reported it as a previous issue before I had a policy. Accepting however from what you say that i may be best off going one route or the other without further delay.
All the advice I got from the medical professionals wasn't worth a wank.
Someone recommended I use a rowing machine 3 or 4 times a week to strengthen them.
It worked brilliantly for me.
Maybe worth a try.
Good luck.
Hope this helps
Had twinges, aches and pains ever since now and then, but in the last 6 months has been pretty constant and I can't walk without a slight limp. Have an appointment with a physiotherapist at the Vanbrugh in Greenwich next week, and hoping we can find out the problem from there. Thankfully I get private healthcare through AXA so if surgery is the only option at least I'm covered and the wait won't be as long
Gone are the days when I could play a double header on a Sunday morning, then 5 a side in the afternoon.
I was shocked that the surgeon was quite clear that I would need my knees replaced at some point and that the vast majority of people should expect this!
Private insurance sounds sensible before you start complaining to your GP.
I’m a tad older and a lot heavier but my knees are fine. Luck of the draw I suppose.
Swimming too has always been good for me but I had to stop through the colder months as I had virus after virus. I think building the strength up again is vital as blackpool said above about rowing.
It's that sinking feeling today that's hit me, the depression side of it, and tonight i have finally got round to researching health insurance policies, starting at the Money Saving Expert site and taking on board the comments on here.
Thanks all.
MRI scan (uuuurgh claustrophobic small panic wibble even though head out of tube ) and have torn meniscus
so arthroscopy tomorrow , gone private paying myself think £4.3k 🤮 prolly nearer 5k with scan and consultancy .
had arthroscopy 16 years ago and surgeon said there was arthritis in there but from scan this fella said doesn’t look like that’s returned but will confirm when he has a look around knee tomorrow .
Fcuk getting old (52)
Last year I started wearing Sketcher trainers as they were supposed to be really comfortable and I started to have knee problems.. Unfortunately the memory insole exaggerated my tendency towards being knock-kneed causing extra strain and my knees started to hurt badly. When I figured the cause ( the insoles were really down on one side) the trainers got binned, my other shoes got re-heeled to get rid of the wear on the in side of the heel and made an effort to walk heel-toe. My knees swiftly improved and now have no problem. I am in my early 70s.
I note you have problems finding comfortable shoes. Check out the heels and see if they are wearing on one side rather than at the rear. If you have then the various exercise will help correct the problem as well as walking heel-toe.
All my siblings, bar one (who was the least sporty of us) have had knee replacements (all much older than me).
Since becoming a farmer (& contracting Lyme) my sports are just walking, yoga & open water swimming (tried running on the treadmill again but I found it utterly boring).
Then last winter I took part in a musical. It meant wearing heels for the first time in years. Half way through the performances (7 nights on the spin) my right knee swelled up really badly.
Carried on, thought it would go away but it got worse.
I couldn’t kneel down anymore, it was burning up at night & swimming was really hurting (breaststroke).
I was recommended a physio (we have to pay €50 to visit a GP). Reckons I’ve aggravated an old injury, possibly the start of arthritis but thinks he can sort it out. Had acupuncture (which helped enormously with the swelling) & has given me exercises (I can share if you want them).
I have no pain at night now & it’s slowly getting better.
A good physio should be able to help.
But it may also be worth getting the bloods done 👍🏼
My knee joint came out of its socket and went back in as I caught my foot on the ground. I was told I needed an op and couldn't play football again. I decided to play and not have the op which wasn't one of the options. I always suffered the day after a game but managed 13 years (I cobverted myself to a keeper for the last three) although I wasn't as good as before the injury.
My advice is to keep as active as you can with activities like walking.
I think I'm getting referred pain up from the feet, a cumulative effect with an underlying cause. The hips aren't too good either. I will get round to seeing a physio too, then consider options from there.
As ever great advice. Thanks all.
I definitely think exercise / physio to help strengthen the muscles etc around the knee helps but ultimately it can only go so far. Managed to avoid strong painkillers so far but I can see that happening as the impact of the injections wear off