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    larrys1835 Posts: 8, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 3, 2008, 04:56 AM
    Looking for answers to sore knees
    Every time I use my knees a lot they swell up and hurt really bad to where I can hardly walk. Last weekend we went snowmobile in West for 4 days and by day 3 I couldn't walk because of the pain in kness. Is there anything I can take to keep my knees from doing this? I am a 46 yr old male
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    Jan 3, 2008, 06:01 AM
    I can't suggest anything you can take because we can't prescribe or suggest anything, not knowing what is causing your pain. I can suggest though, that you get yourself to a doctor and find out why.
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    Jan 3, 2008, 06:32 AM
    Are you overweight? My FIL had a horrible time with his knees, but lost 50 pounds and his knees felt better. Then he let the weight come back 3 fold - worse problems developed.

    Have you been checked for arthritis? They are several new prescriptions out there that can help.
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    Jan 3, 2008, 08:27 PM
    Hylaronic acid is great for knees and joints. It has no drug interaction problems listed.
    I take it all the time. Wal Mart sells it in the vitamin aisle.
    You should also check with the doctor to make sure there isn't any serious problem any way.
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    Jan 3, 2008, 09:38 PM
    Larrys1825:

    Possible causes
    - osteoarthritis
    - tendinitis
    - cartilage or ligament damage [ locking, giving, buckling, popping ? ]
    - less common
    - infection
    - gout
    - rheumatoid and other autoimmune diseases
    - osgood schlatter


    The cause has to be treated, but generallly rest, time, and some over the counter ibuprofen [ if you are not allergic and follow the directions ] would help most of these.

    You should see a doctor if it persisits or gets worse


    You should go to the er asap if your knee is red swollen and you are running a fever [ joint infection ] or if your leg is swollen and you have difficulty breathing [ leg clot, possibly to the lung ]
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