Chronic pain in the knee and ankle

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alexgcherk
alexgcherk Posts: 5 Member
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A couple years ago I was jogging in a park and experienced very sharp pain (like electric shock with some tingling after) in my left knee. The pain was so bad that I almost fell down on the ground. Although, I managed to walk a few hundred yards back to my car and the pain seem subsided. I was ok that evening, but next morning I had onset pain – I was unable to bend my knee or do anything. It was extremely painful. I did not go to see a doctor (since I had no insurance that time), instead used Ice packs and pain killers to manage it. It took me almost 5 weeks to get back to more-or-less normal activities. But since then, when I run or exercise (jog, do the stairs or box jumps) I constantly experience chronic pain on the inner side of my left knee. This is really annoying and bothers me – aside of being painful, it prevents me from being fully active.
I would appreciate if someone tell me what it is and what kind of doctor I need to see? (My new primary physician has sent me to chiropractor, but I think this is something more serious and the chiropractor’s “woodo” did not fix it - actually made it worse… Any feedback is highly appreciated.

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  • MariahMichaels
    MariahMichaels Posts: 48 Member
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    It could be a tear in your meniscus or something similar, I'm dealing with that now. I had an X-ray and MRI on my knee and was referred to an orthopedic specialist, who has now recommended arthroscopic surgery to fix the tear. My brother hurt his knee a few years ago and has pain that comes and goes, he finally had it checked out and he also has a meniscus tear and will have surgery on it very soon. You should ask your doctor for an MRI and/or a referral to an orthopedic specialist.
  • bametels
    bametels Posts: 950 Member
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    I'm not a medical professional so I can't tell you what it is. However, last year I developed sharp knee pain, aching pain, and my knee was occasionally giving out. Like you, the pain was on the inside of my left knee. I was sent to an orthopedist who specializes in knees. I had tear in the right side my meniscus. It was repaired by arthroscopic surgery followed by physical therapy.
  • DesertGunR
    DesertGunR Posts: 187 Member
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    From the sounds of what you have described you need to get a consult with an orthopedic specialist. You might also want to find a new primary physician. The fact that they advised you see a chiropractor leads me to believe that if you described the symptoms the same way to him that you did here, they did not understand what was being described. Look for a primary physician that is a not only an MD but a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) they will be better equipped to help a person that is physically active, since they have a better understanding of the moving body.

    As for the "Voodoo" that chiropractors do, do not completely dismiss it. There will be times as you go through getting back into shape that their services will be required and much appreciated.

    Good Luck.
  • missh1967
    missh1967 Posts: 661 Member
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    alexgcherk wrote: »
    (My new primary physician has sent me to chiropractor, but I think this is something more serious and the chiropractor’s “woodo” did not fix it - actually made it worse… Any feedback is highly appreciated.

    Sounds like you need to see an orthopedic doc and get a new primary physician. Effing chiroprator. Good Lord.
  • SunflowerCat74
    SunflowerCat74 Posts: 258 Member
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    Go see an orthopedic doc and look for one who specializes in sports injuries. I was experiencing knee pain off and on for a few years until it became unbearable. Nothing showed up in X-ray/MRI except swelling (effusion). I was sent for PT for 8 weeks, but it didn't help with the pain. I then had my right scoped a year ago and turned out I had a meniscus tear that was folded over and a bunch of other crap all contributing to my pain. I did a few months of PT and it's much better. Ask friends who've had injuries for recommendations. You want an ortho who is focused on getting you back to your previous activity level.

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