Knee trouble

PrincessFiona

Arsenetatters said:

PrincessFiona said:

WrightCharlie said:

Echoing some of the comments above (I have a plate/screws in my left knee)........ what has helped me, not in any particular order is:-
Losing weight - walking puts 1.5 times your body weight through your joints......... and even more when going uphill.
Exercise - I cycle and use the elliptical and rowing machines at the gym.
I get a prescription gel which has 10% ibuprofen........ over the counter stuff has about 2% I think. Only use this when I really have to.
Wearing an elasticated knee support on the days it doesn't feel right or when it's a bit swollen.
I take curcumin tablets every day......... do they work? I don't honestly know, but some things in the above lot are helping me at least.

I hope you find your mix of whatever and get some decent improvement. Be good to hear in a few weeks/months what you've done and how it's going. 

Thanks all

Am working on the weight loss, which is going to take a while

I don't think I could manage cycling or rowing yet but I do have exercises from the physio which are to strengthen other muscles that are weak and causing the knee to take on too much. My situation is complicated by having a mild form of muscular dystrophy, so my muscles aren't regular to start with

I don’t know what is causing your pain (apologies if you’ve already said) but if it’s inflammatory arthritis then I recommend cherry juice. It might sound silly but it does reduce inflammation. 

I also benefited from shifting a couple of stone. 

I dislike cherry flavoured stuff but it might be worth taking re inflammation. Been meaning to try turmeric supplements but keep hesitating at which ones!

Hal1x

PrincessFiona said:

Hal1x said:

I wouldn't say its a cure, but in my case it did ease it- I bought mine from Amazon for about half the price of Holland and Barrett.

which ones? Always good to get a recommendation of ones that make some difference

as per the piccy!

thai malaysia addick

PrincessFiona said:

thai malaysia addick said:

I use Flexiseq to lubricate the joints in my knee. It certainly helps. I’ve also had an injection from the consultant I see which does a similar job without daily use of Flexiseq. I can’t remember its name as he refers to it as WD40. It’s better and lasts three to six months at a cost of about £300 a time.

Thanks. I'd be interested to know the name of the injection (some time - maybe after you next injection?)

I think it was hyaluronic acid, but you would need to check with a knee specialist. For walking on slippery/bumpy ground/long distances, I use a Thuasne knee brace, which is brilliant - https://www.healthandcare.co.uk/knee-supports-and-braces/th_23490120300151.html?msclkid=0d6a2beaec011df58c3043e3e1b83a31. It's worth finding a stockist who will fit it the first time, in my opinion.

WrightCharlie

PrincessFiona said:

Arsenetatters said:

PrincessFiona said:

WrightCharlie said:

Echoing some of the comments above (I have a plate/screws in my left knee)........ what has helped me, not in any particular order is:-
Losing weight - walking puts 1.5 times your body weight through your joints......... and even more when going uphill.
Exercise - I cycle and use the elliptical and rowing machines at the gym.
I get a prescription gel which has 10% ibuprofen........ over the counter stuff has about 2% I think. Only use this when I really have to.
Wearing an elasticated knee support on the days it doesn't feel right or when it's a bit swollen.
I take curcumin tablets every day......... do they work? I don't honestly know, but some things in the above lot are helping me at least.

I hope you find your mix of whatever and get some decent improvement. Be good to hear in a few weeks/months what you've done and how it's going. 

Thanks all

Am working on the weight loss, which is going to take a while

I don't think I could manage cycling or rowing yet but I do have exercises from the physio which are to strengthen other muscles that are weak and causing the knee to take on too much. My situation is complicated by having a mild form of muscular dystrophy, so my muscles aren't regular to start with

I don’t know what is causing your pain (apologies if you’ve already said) but if it’s inflammatory arthritis then I recommend cherry juice. It might sound silly but it does reduce inflammation. 

I also benefited from shifting a couple of stone. 

I dislike cherry flavoured stuff but it might be worth taking re inflammation. Been meaning to try turmeric supplements but keep hesitating at which ones!

Fwiw Fiona here are the ones I take….. they have an offer on now too 3 for £40……
https://www.vitabright.co/products/organic-turmeric-curcumin-2160mg-with-organic-black-pepper-organic-ginger-capsules

Good luck with it all 👍

Leroy Ambrose

Did my ACL at 17, but touch wood, once I recovered I've never had a real problem with it since. Played football for years on it and when I stopped playing I got fat (proper fat - 101kg at 177cm) which made it painful to run on (duh) so I was sort of in a vicious circle (couldn't lose weight because I couldn't run, couldn't run because I couldn't lose weight). Eventually I just ran through the pain and lost 25kg in the space of 5 months. Luckily, when it flared up and gave me grief at the end of that, I discovered cycling (which I probably should have done from a young age, tbf, as I'm actually alright at it) which is far less abusive on the knees. Cycling and swimming are great ways to at least stay fit without wearing the knees out. 

CatAddick

thai malaysia addick said:

PrincessFiona said:

thai malaysia addick said:

I use Flexiseq to lubricate the joints in my knee. It certainly helps. I’ve also had an injection from the consultant I see which does a similar job without daily use of Flexiseq. I can’t remember its name as he refers to it as WD40. It’s better and lasts three to six months at a cost of about £300 a time.

Thanks. I'd be interested to know the name of the injection (some time - maybe after you next injection?)

I think it was hyaluronic acid, but you would need to check with a knee specialist. For walking on slippery/bumpy ground/long distances, I use a Thuasne knee brace, which is brilliant - https://www.healthandcare.co.uk/knee-supports-and-braces/th_23490120300151.html?msclkid=0d6a2beaec011df58c3043e3e1b83a31. It's worth finding a stockist who will fit it the first time, in my opinion.

Lots of people swear by hyaluronic acid and think it’s a miracle drug so give it a go.  I’ve had both that and cortisone and personally found the steroid one more effective 

PrincessFiona

WrightCharlie said:

PrincessFiona said:

Arsenetatters said:

PrincessFiona said:

WrightCharlie said:

Echoing some of the comments above (I have a plate/screws in my left knee)........ what has helped me, not in any particular order is:-
Losing weight - walking puts 1.5 times your body weight through your joints......... and even more when going uphill.
Exercise - I cycle and use the elliptical and rowing machines at the gym.
I get a prescription gel which has 10% ibuprofen........ over the counter stuff has about 2% I think. Only use this when I really have to.
Wearing an elasticated knee support on the days it doesn't feel right or when it's a bit swollen.
I take curcumin tablets every day......... do they work? I don't honestly know, but some things in the above lot are helping me at least.

I hope you find your mix of whatever and get some decent improvement. Be good to hear in a few weeks/months what you've done and how it's going. 

Thanks all

Am working on the weight loss, which is going to take a while

I don't think I could manage cycling or rowing yet but I do have exercises from the physio which are to strengthen other muscles that are weak and causing the knee to take on too much. My situation is complicated by having a mild form of muscular dystrophy, so my muscles aren't regular to start with

I don’t know what is causing your pain (apologies if you’ve already said) but if it’s inflammatory arthritis then I recommend cherry juice. It might sound silly but it does reduce inflammation. 

I also benefited from shifting a couple of stone. 

I dislike cherry flavoured stuff but it might be worth taking re inflammation. Been meaning to try turmeric supplements but keep hesitating at which ones!

Fwiw Fiona here are the ones I take….. they have an offer on now too 3 for £40……
https://www.vitabright.co/products/organic-turmeric-curcumin-2160mg-with-organic-black-pepper-organic-ginger-capsules

Good luck with it all 👍

Thanks