Knee Problems

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

Are you back to 100% though? Im just about a year out from my reconstructive surgery and Im struggling to get back to 100%. Wondering if Im ever gonna be able to get there?

I didn't have reconstructive surgery because my ACL tear wasn't bad enough. Very rarely do MCL tears require reconstructive surgery, but I wasn't cleared for any contact sports until almost 6 months after that specific injury. Althought my Doc tells me he really wants me to have my both my knees scoped because of all the cart. floating around in them.

As far as do I feel 100%? Well there's two parts to that. I had a 2nd degree tear of my MCL/Meniscus in my left knee, which feels absolutely 100%. No problems with it whatsoever.

But with my right knee, which is where I had a very severe 2nd degree tear of my MCL/Meniscus and a mild tear of my ACL, I honestly can't say I do. Sometimes it feels slightly unstable, and I often get pains in it (more-so the MCL than the ACL). Not to mention my knees go all wacky when the weather is bad. I still use a hinged brace for support whenever I do anything physical, however good that's supposed to be.

What's extremely funny and slightly coincidental is that I was actually wearing a brace on my right knee because I had strained my PCL, when somebody's back went through my knee and wound up tearing the ACL and MCL/Meniscus. The knee swelled up so much that the brace actually left most of my knee around the MCL completely black and blue.

 

[Aquaman]

Ouch........ get well soon and stop using the Aquaman blow up doll ........... until your fully healed 😉

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

The popping isn't a new thing for me. I've not had it pop as frequently on my right knee, but my left knee pops all the time. I wouldn't have even have mentioned it, if I was talking about my right knee, because I'm used to it.


: ) Amanda

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
Ouch........ get well soon and stop using the Aquaman blow up doll ........... until your fully healed 😉

Cheers,
Aquaman

The first question I'll ask the doctor is when I can get back to my "normal" routine! 😉😛


: ) Amanda

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: ohtwell

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

The popping isn't a new thing for me. I've not had it pop as frequently on my right knee, but my left knee pops all the time. I wouldn't have even have mentioned it, if I was talking about my right knee, because I'm used to it.


: ) Amanda

The popping wasn't a new thing for me either, but after the injury it got worse.

Go to a Sports Doctor and they'll be able to get an MRI done. I wouldn't be surpised if you had loose ligaments to begin with (which may be the cause of the popping in the first place) and you may have injured one of them.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: ohtwell

Originally posted by: Aquaman
Ouch........ get well soon and stop using the Aquaman blow up doll ........... until your fully healed 😉

Cheers,
Aquaman

The first question I'll ask the doctor is when I can get back to my "normal" routine! 😉😛


: ) Amanda

Oh...... and stop kicking the crap out of 4th graders 😉

Cheers.
Aquaman

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Oh...... and stop kicking the crap out of 4th graders 😉

Cheers.
Aquaman

Don't worry! I only kick the crap out of third graders and little boys who can swim underwater for long periods of time! 😉😛


: ) Amanda

 

[Bill Brasky]

@ BoomerD. My mother tore her ACL playing tennis, and the fall was painful. But like you said, the recovery after the surgery was more painful for her than the time berfore it. Except she doesn't have chronic pain like you do. I hope the knee replacement works out for you when/if it happens.

The point I was trying to make is that generally a torn ACL can be linked to a event. It is rare for the actual tear to occur over a period of time. It would be more like breaking a bone rather than a stress fracture. So unless the OP has a situation in mind where an ACL tear is possible, I think that diagnosis is doubtfull. I'm not saying she doesn't have ligament damage, but it takes a lot of force to tear a healthy ACL.

Oh, and good luck with the doctors visit!

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: Zaitsev
@ BoomerD. My mother tore her ACL playing tennis, and the fall was painful. But like you said, the recovery after the surgery was more painful for her than the time berfore it. Except she doesn't have chronic pain like you do. I hope the knee replacement works out for you when/if it happens.

The point I was trying to make is that generally a torn ACL can be linked to a event. It is rare for the actual tear to occur over a period of time. It would be more like breaking a bone rather than a stress fracture. So unless the OP has a situation in mind where an ACL tear is possible, I think that diagnosis is doubtfull. I'm not saying she doesn't have ligament damage, but it takes a lot of force to tear a healthy ACL.

What happened when the pain first occured isn't what I would consider very stressful, so it's probably not a torn ACL.


: ) Amanda

 

[Phoenix15]

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Probably just a little inflamed. Doesn't sound like a spur or fluid build up. Doc will prolly x-ray it, find nothing wrong, send you on your way with an anti-inflammatory. Two weeks it will be good as new.


Holy sh! someone else from Alabama! Yeah yeah.... we must be the only two in alabama with internet.....

I guess I'm the third! 😀

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: Phoenix15

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Probably just a little inflamed. Doesn't sound like a spur or fluid build up. Doc will prolly x-ray it, find nothing wrong, send you on your way with an anti-inflammatory. Two weeks it will be good as new.


Holy sh! someone else from Alabama! Yeah yeah.... we must be the only two in alabama with internet.....

I guess I'm the third! 😀

I know of at least ten, if not more, people on AT who are from AL! 🙂


: ) Amanda

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Meuge
Please don't listen to anyone's suggestions as to what it might be. There is simply not enough information there to make ANY sort of judgement. There are a lot of reasons for knee pain, and the last thing you need is to start freaking out, before you even had a physical exam.

For now, STAY OFF IT!

Generally, pain is body's way of telling you that something is wrong, so you should listen to it, and avoid walking. If you must walk, get a knee brace, and try to put less weight on that leg.

Aside from that, there is no medical advice to be given before a physical exam and/or CT scan/MRI.

QFT. Even doctors legally can't diagnose someone unless they come in to be checked up.

Best advice so far, but since the OP said that she didn't want any "Go see a doctor" posts, ideas not diagnosis seems okay. Just remember OP, none of these thoughts have any real bearing to what the problem really is. Without sounding verbose, "Go see a doctor" (even if you have it scheduled tomorrow, why are you walking on it if it is that painful)

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

Are you back to 100% though? Im just about a year out from my reconstructive surgery and Im struggling to get back to 100%. Wondering if Im ever gonna be able to get there?

You never get back to 100%... 🙁 Even if you do all of the therapy in the world, it will always be weaker (or the potential will be less).

I still haven't had surgery for the bone fracture on my knee, as to the fact that they told me I couldn't do the active things I do now once I have it. I will literally have to not be able to walk because of the pain before I get surgery and I stop cycling, running, playing sports...

 

[0]

you're old.

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: DaShen
why are you walking on it if it is that painful)

Becuase I can't remain immoble all day. I have no way to do anything unless I get up and do it myself. I do try to keep weight off of it, but I can't teleport myself places or things to me, so I have to walk at some point.

I never said that it hurt really bad either. It hurts bad enough that I feel seeing a doctor is a wise decision.


: ) Amanda

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: 0
you're old.

I know! I wonder what kind of shape my body will be in when I finally get to the big 30 in 5 years! 🙂


: ) Amanda

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

Are you back to 100% though? Im just about a year out from my reconstructive surgery and Im struggling to get back to 100%. Wondering if Im ever gonna be able to get there?

You never get back to 100%... 🙁 Even if you do all of the therapy in the world, it will always be weaker (or the potential will be less).

I still haven't had surgery for the bone fracture on my knee, as to the fact that they told me I couldn't do the active things I do now once I have it. I will literally have to not be able to walk because of the pain before I get surgery and I stop cycling, running, playing sports...

Like I said before, I didn't have the surgery. But the number one biggest hurdle, past all the physical therapy and exercise was my confidence. The first time I actually got back out there and started playing flag football and softball, I was extremely hesitant. Didn't slide, didn't cut, nothing. I kept on babying the leg and it wound up getting to the point where it was all mental as far as not progessing any further.

I finally buckeled down and decided that whatever happened, happened. Since I made that decision almost a year ago, it's been a huge boost and it feels much better than where I was a year ago (which was a year after the injury).

 

[Scarpozzi]

I had that happen once or twice when I was running a lot. It might just be a slight sprain or strain. If it feels like it's swelling, ice it... take some anti-inflamatories like ibuprofen or tylonol. After you ice it, wrap it in an ace bandage or get a knee brace to help keep in in line...

 

[Cuda1447]

Originally posted by: DaShen

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: BigJ
Have your Doc do an MRI on the knee.

More than likely, from what you're saying it's either your ACL or MCL/Meniscus. I've torn both my ACL and MCL/Meniscus, and while stability was more of a factor with the ACL, the popping was always a problem with me for the MCL.

And as far as the popping goes, I still have it almost 2 years after it was supposed to be fully healed. The kneecap has always been lose, and it occasionally will pop out when playing softball, football, or basketball.

Are you back to 100% though? Im just about a year out from my reconstructive surgery and Im struggling to get back to 100%. Wondering if Im ever gonna be able to get there?

You never get back to 100%... 🙁 Even if you do all of the therapy in the world, it will always be weaker (or the potential will be less).

I still haven't had surgery for the bone fracture on my knee, as to the fact that they told me I couldn't do the active things I do now once I have it. I will literally have to not be able to walk because of the pain before I get surgery and I stop cycling, running, playing sports...

Well I see all these professional athletes come back from ACL tears just a year after the accident and they can still compete at the professional level. If they can do it, why can't I? What are they doing different than me?

 

[NYHoustonman]

It sounds a lot like Patellar Tendinitis, which is what I have, although the pain is generally centered more around the front of the knee. It's more of a burning pain than a 'bruise-like' pain, if that makes any sense.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: BigJ
Like I said before, I didn't have the surgery. But the number one biggest hurdle, past all the physical therapy and exercise was my confidence. The first time I actually got back out there and started playing flag football and softball, I was extremely hesitant. Didn't slide, didn't cut, nothing. I kept on babying the leg and it wound up getting to the point where it was all mental as far as not progessing any further.

I finally buckeled down and decided that whatever happened, happened. Since I made that decision almost a year ago, it's been a huge boost and it feels much better than where I was a year ago (which was a year after the injury).

Same here. I started to play basketball again, but I sucked so bad by that time. It took me a year to get my balance back from the ligament in my ankle being torn. I wouldn't risk anything either. I ended up taking jumpers all the time (which was annoying because being a big guy, people expect you to take it in).

I am okay now, I just ended up playing differently and working at that. But now, cycling is the only thing I can really excel at because it requires less on your ankle and a higher willingness to deal with pain/endurance.
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Originally posted by: Cuda1447
Well I see all these professional athletes come back from ACL tears just a year after the accident and they can still compete at the professional level. If they can do it, why can't I? What are they doing different than me?

The difference is that they have #1 surgeons working on their legs, a bunch of drugs that are illegal that build back the muscle strength, a huge amount of training and experience (which compensates for any physical failure), and constant therapy.

It can be done though. I am not 100%, but I can do most of the things I used to do, and I am at least 90% of what I was physically. Plus with sports, experience and game tactics (changing your game) can make you seem to be better physically than you were before.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: ohtwell
So, for the last two weeks I've had pain on the lateral side of my right knee. It hurts to the touch, as if it was bruised, but there is no redness or swelling. The same area hurts when I walk. It hurts more as the day goes by and if I keep my leg bent or straight for a long time, it will hurt when I move it. Anyone ever had a similar pain or know what it could be.

Oh, I had been doing aerobics prior to it hurting, but it doesn't hurt any more if I work out then when I just walk on it. Ice doesn't help the pain. In fact it just makes my knee stiff and then it hurts more.

I didn't hit it on anything, so I know that it isn't it! 🙂

And for those of you ready to shout out "GO TO THE DOCTOR", I have an appointment tomorrow. I just wanted some input!

Thanks! 🙂

edit: I forgot to add that my knee is popping a lot and occasionally feels like it's not stable!


: ) Amanda

You're falling apart.. order a gravestone/coffin bundlepak now so your relatives dont have to spring for it

 

[Phoenix15]

Originally posted by: ohtwell

Originally posted by: Phoenix15

Originally posted by: jhayx7
Probably just a little inflamed. Doesn't sound like a spur or fluid build up. Doc will prolly x-ray it, find nothing wrong, send you on your way with an anti-inflammatory. Two weeks it will be good as new.


Holy sh! someone else from Alabama! Yeah yeah.... we must be the only two in alabama with internet.....

I guess I'm the third! 😀

I know of at least ten, if not more, people on AT who are from AL! 🙂


: ) Amanda

Yeah, there are several from the Birmingham area. I am in the Auburn area personally. Me and the wifey just got back from Gulfshores Monday. I love this state! :thumbsup:

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Knee pads?
They are great for gardening.

ALso great for getting a raise too!

😉


Ausm

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: ohtwell

Originally posted by: DaShen
why are you walking on it if it is that painful)

Becuase I can't remain immoble all day. I have no way to do anything unless I get up and do it myself. I do try to keep weight off of it, but I can't teleport myself places or things to me, so I have to walk at some point.

I never said that it hurt really bad either. It hurts bad enough that I feel seeing a doctor is a wise decision.


: ) Amanda

Use that old set of crutchs called "Aves" 😉

Cheers,
Aquaman