Painful knee

Chemotherapy sounds a bit drastic? Have you tried physiotherapy or a cortisone injection?

I had five cortisone injections plus fluid release on my knee in 4 years and was still in agony. I wasn’t getting anywhere with my own doctor so bit the bullet snd went private to see a consultant.
After a consultation and viewing of x rays which were terrifying he told me it should have been operated on and at the age of 80 as an urgent case within a month I was in the Nuffield hospital with a replacement knee all on the NHS.
Don’t be messed about Cath9 sort it out now before it gets worse, I suffered needlessly and as my other knee is playing up now I’m wondering if it’s worth having it done before it gets worse.

It’s not chemo you need it sounds like a new knee might be more appropriate. See your GP and ask to be referred to Orthopedics or at least X-rays to determine the problem.

When my knees started playing up my GP insisted I was too young for replacements, but I just kept on making appointment after appointment until eventually she gave in and said I could see a consultant, but said “he’ll only laugh at you” No he didn’t! He said he wished that all GPS would send him younger people ( (I was in my late 50s), he could do so much more for them and they heal quicker. He certainly changed my life, I could resume all my old exercises and activities, I’m now much fitter and can walk for miles on my two new knees.

I’m going a cortisone injection will work. It did last time and the effect lasted about 4 years.

I’m hoping, not going!

Never heard of chemo for knee pain- I’ve had 10 cortisone injections in each knee, I don’t think you’re supposed to even have that many

Overthemoongran

When my knees started playing up my GP insisted I was too young for replacements, but I just kept on making appointment after appointment until eventually she gave in and said I could see a consultant, but said “he’ll only laugh at you” No he didn’t! He said he wished that all GPS would send him younger people ( (I was in my late 50s), he could do so much more for them and they heal quicker. He certainly changed my life, I could resume all my old exercises and activities, I’m now much fitter and can walk for miles on my two new knees.

Hopefully get mine done early next year- pre-op in November, they said can be waiting up to 6 months after that

59yrs old. . Meant to say! I was also told I was too young

Cath9

I know a painful knee is a common fault after all the wear and tear it has to go through.
However, I did hurt one of mine at the turn of the century which is now painful when I bend it or put weight on it when getting off the floor.
Has anyone with this condition had chemotherapy for a painful knee and if so has it helped?

No.

I've had 2 knee replacements. Replacement is a good option.

I had proper physio prior to replacements and after.

Come back Cath9

Surely you mean cortisone?

I saw the doctor for my painful knee last week. He said I had osteoarthritis. His advice is keep walking and lose weight, so that is exactly what I am doing.

I wonder if the OP is thinking of methotrexate . It’s a chemo drug used in high doses to treat cancer. But is also used in lower doses as a disease modifying drug in inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid. RA is an auto immune disorder and the methotrexate acts as an immunosuppressant in lower doses . Usually taken by self administered weekly injections.

Time to revisit your GP for a proper assessment and perhaps a physio referral Cath9. If your pain is related to a single joint injured over 20 years ago it seems unlikely to be the type of arthritis that requires potent drugs.

It appears to be wear and tear, an x-ray is the first to be done and depending on the grade, maybe a knee replacement. That is what you appear to need. Many GNs including myself have had at least one knee replacement.

Talking about knees, has anyone who is overweight had problems getting a replacement? I have struggled with my weight all my life and my GP refuses to refer me until I lose weight. I have managed to lose a little but I'm in a lot of pain which is affecting my ability to walk and carry out normal household tasks.

I have found that Harrogate magnesium spray helps mine. Just give my knee a couple of sprays at bedtime

Metra

Talking about knees, has anyone who is overweight had problems getting a replacement? I have struggled with my weight all my life and my GP refuses to refer me until I lose weight. I have managed to lose a little but I'm in a lot of pain which is affecting my ability to walk and carry out normal household tasks.

If you have painful joints, it stands to reason that exercise is more difficult.

Go back to your GP and tell him/her that you wish to be referred to a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon as a matter of urgency, you have been put off long enough.

It's up to the Consultant to decide if an operation is right and if your weight might be a problem not the GP.

I just googled and chemotherapy can cause knee and joint pain so doesn't sound like a good idea. Bite the bullet and have surgery get your life back.

I was told by an orthopaedic consultant that no one should have more than 3 cortisone jabs. Not sure if that’s in the sane part of the body or altogether. In which case I have already had my full share.

silverlining48

I was told by an orthopaedic consultant that no one should have more than 3 cortisone jabs. Not sure if that’s in the sane part of the body or altogether. In which case I have already had my full share.

I was told that too and also not to have one if you expect to have that joint operated on in the next 12 months.

Allira

silverlining48

I was told by an orthopaedic consultant that no one should have more than 3 cortisone jabs. Not sure if that’s in the sane part of the body or altogether. In which case I have already had my full share.

I was told that too and also not to have one if you expect to have that joint operated on in the next 12 months.

I've had several cortisone injections in my foot for arthritis pain. The NHS podiatrist told me I could have up to 3 per year, Hope he was right as I've had more than my fair share already.

I think they may be rationing them here, knspol

My friend regularly had cortisone injections in her knee at our GP surgery until that GP left and they stopped doing them.

Cortisone injections can be helpful but if your knee joints have worn away to bone on bone, the only permanent cure is is a total knee replacement. It's a major op and physio before and after is essential.

Try Pilates. Easiest to try really simple cure first then move up the scale!