Aching knees

[Knitmare]

Suddenly, and for no obvious reason, I have developed an aching knee (right) which clicks and is stiff. The stiffness goes once I'm moving but the clicking remains. I have RA & take methotrexate to treat it, but I also manage it by diet and keeping active, all with the support of my doctor. Any ideas what I can do to get my knee better myself?

[Buckybri]

I tried supports cream from the docs but nothing worked for me in both knees I walk my dogs every day which helps a bit .

[Knitmare in reply to Buckybri]

Thank you. Maybe it's just down to all this damp weather we've been having. I think I will give the gym and treadmill a miss today and walk my dog a few times.

[PinkLamb]

Good morning Knitmare,

I think 🤔 if it was me, I would Be speaking with rheumy team, or your GP?? That way they can refer you to the correct health person.....

Best wishes x

[Hidden]

Aching + Clicking + Knee + stiffness going after movement = usually osteo-arthritis

[Mmrr in reply to Hidden]

I have OA alongside RD.

They feel different from each other, the clicking and grinding sounds like OA.

[Lolabridge]

You could try using diclofenac gel like Voltarol to see if it helps. Otherwise I agree you should contact your Rheumy.

[Funswim]

Hi. If you can get to a swimming pool, walking lanes will help strengthen the knee muscles. Lots of people do this so don't feel daft doing it! I have been through this myself and it is good to get a referral to the Musculoskeletal Team who will examine you, possibly send you for x rays and steroid injections into the knee may be offered to you if considered helpful or maybe offer you ideas of good exercises. I think my referral came from the G.P.

Other than that, Superdrug and other chemists sell elasticated knee support bandages (the ones I use cost around £5) that I found really good and even wear one in the swimming pool whilst exercising. They hand wash too. Good Luck!