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Arthritis hits suddenly at 83
I SUDDENLY FOUND MY LEFT LEG VERY SORE, KNEE TO FOOT, AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH ARTHRITIS. DOCTOR FELT MY FINGERS AND SAID I'D HAD IT FOR YEARS. IT CAME ON FROM MINOR AIN TO THE FULL LEG MAKIG IT DIFFICLUT TO WALK, CLIMB STAIRS ETC. PUT ONTO CODEINE AND IN MY 4TH DAY TAKING TI (15MG 2 X 4/DAY) THE PAIN IS LESS, CONFINED TO KNEE AND FOOT BUT AFFECTS WALKING. IT IS WORSE AFTER SITTING WHERE IT TAKES ABOUT 0.5 MINUTE TO GET MY LEFT FOOT TO MOVE WITHOUT STUMBLING. WHEN WALKING I TEND TO 'THROW' MY LEFT LEG TO MINIMISE ANY PAIN
IT IS NOT A FAMILY TRAIT AND I STILL EXERCISE AND EAT WELL, INCL. OMEGA 3 AND ZINC, SO I FEEL HARD DONE TO. IS TURMERIC ANY HELP?
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Terry1287, hi. You might want to have imaging of the knee ( I would). It could be significant to find out exactly what is amiss in the knee, especially since it sounds like degeneration in the knee may be causing nerve damage to the foot. It is possible that a minimally invasive procedure would resolve the damage. I suspect torn cartilage. Meanwhile ice and heat alternating twenty minutes max. Your primary should order the MRI on your request. If not you could see a pain specialist. I don't think it is good to wait.
Arthritis only means inflammation of the joint. Since most doctors will say that everyone over 60 has arthritis, you probably have had it years earlier.
Best wishes.
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1 Reactiontry Zazzee Tart cherry capsules on amazon. If it fixes the problem you have gout. Get a uric acid blood test before you do (otherwise it will be controlled). Doctors underdiagnose gout. I had it for 30 years until I figured it out.
It could also be you have a nerve impinged from your spine. See an orthopedic spine surgeon. The "moving your left leg without stumbling" part. Go to an MFR therapist for an evaluation. They will help direct you.
Yes, we ALL have arthritis to some extent. But you have a problem you are being turned away for. You'll need to advocate for your problem or have someone help you with that. The doctors turn you away without help these days. You will have to push!
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4 ReactionsI developed symptomatic arthritis in my knee at age 79. The key word here is "symptomatic". You definitely need to be imaged. My knee hurt most of the time but the worst pain, by far, was occasional when I stepped the wrong way; a sharp pain shot down my leg and caused me to freeze wherever I was. I was severely misaligned and I am sure it was a nerve impingement. My RTKR surgeon assured me it would go away after my replacement and, sure enough, it has gone away.
I suspect you have a nerve impingement. If you can, see an orthopedic specialist who can determine what type of imaging you need (X-Rays; CT scan; MRI).
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2 ReactionsSorry. At 82 and physically fit, I suddenly had pain in (mostly under) my knee which radiated at times and restricted walking. A 5 day treatment of a prednisone compound cleared the pain fast, but now a short time later I can tell that muscles in both legs have some pain and weakness. I fear this is just old age!
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3 ReactionsWhat was the diagnosis?
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10 March: Had x rays some days ago and a recent blood test. Saw physio and was told and shown knee image, remarkably well 'cartiledged' for age and uric acid close to high = gout. This was my initial diagnosis since I had gout 30 years ago and remembered the pain. Fluid and current knee pain thought to be due the muscle as my original pain twinge put down to quadriceps injury, my initial symptom and should setlte down slowly. No charge for this advice!
Terry
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Didn't get one. xray showed only mild arthritis. Physical therapy offered but turned down at this time. Condition not too bad but limiting in a way I am not used to (yet). Will ask the doctor when I see him in a few weeks.