Fluid in the knee

[Frankiefocus]

Hi everyone

The last three days I have had fluid in my right knee only also I missed my last mtx injection last friday as it slipped out of my hand and went off. So I dont know if this is connected but the knee is well swollen and getting painfull as I have to climb stairs in work and Im walking funny now. My rheumy nurse has an answering machine and probably will not get back to me for 2-3 days thats how the NHS rolls in County Down N.Ireland. I used an ice pack last night but it doesnt help much....any tips please thanks.

[helixhelix]

Missing one injection shouldn't really make much difference, these are slow acting drugs. For your knee: rest, ice, elevation are best things.and sleep with your calf on a pillow to keep the knee slightly elevated during the night.

And fingers crossed the nurse gets back to you tomorrow.

[Frankiefocus in reply to helixhelix]

Thanks helix ...will do.

[RAGurl1]

When that happened to me, it turned out to be OA in the knee instead of my RA this time. Double H is right for the support.

[Frankiefocus in reply to RAGurl1]

Whats double H?

[RAGurl1 in reply to Frankiefocus]

Sorry - Being lazy - Helixhelix