Knee pain

anny3818

I have severe knee pain from Arthritis, I was wondering if anyone here has lost a bunch of weight and how it affected your pain. I have about 50 pounds to loose, so I know that would make a difference.

lithezebra

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I've had knee pain, but not this experience exactly. I think that losing that extra weight can only help. Do you have access to a stationary bike? They're easy on the knees.

HippySkoppy

Certainly losing the extra weight will ease the burden on your knees.....another thought is to get yourself into a pool and do your exercise in there as it will help with your fitness levels, weight and not be too hard on your joints.

All the best.

HippySkoppy

Also...just another thought....see if your Doctor can arrange an appointment with a Physiotherapist who can give you some structured exercises to help with your specific needs.

bearondiet

I had knee pain when I was doing jump rope when I was much heavier. It stuck with me for months.

shadowfax_c11

I have had arthritis in my knees since I was 23(45 now). \ The pain increased as my weight did and I have noticed that since I have lost 30+ pounds over the last 6 months, that my pain has decreased quite a bit. I still get inflammation due to weather changes but have definitely had a lot more good days than I used to and a lot fewer really bad ones. I also take a joint supplement which helps a lot.

Lizzy622

I don't have arthritis but did damage my knee as a teenager and have had problems ever since. I noticed that working out in the pool doing water walking and losing weight eased the pain significantly. I never thought I would be a runner but have just started to run short distances without knee pain.

anny3818

what kind of supplements do you take ?