My right knee is hot and extremely swollen, it is twice the size of the other side. It feels heavy and is painful! Should I go to the doctor's? I suppose I feel like it's not an emergency and I don't want to take an appointment away from someone who really needs it. So what do you think guys?
Take care everyone. X
You should make sure it’s not a blood clot? Maybe ring your GP out of hours ?
You should go to the doctor...you just need to decide how urgently. How long has it been like this? And did it happen suddenly overnight? Or has it been developing slowly? And do you have a temperature?
I would contact your doctor as already mentioned if the swelling came on quick and you have a temperature or may be something else causing it.
You must decide whether it’s urgent enough to contact the doctor today
This happened to me in 2011 . My knee swelled up and was burning hot . It turned out to be “ gout”. You do need to contact doctor as soon as possible to find out what’s going on
You need to contact your medical team now. Why should your needs be any less deserving than other people's?
This happened to my ankle and calf only the other week. Take a photo email it to your nurse contact your Gp. Could just be RA related but it’s better to be safe than sorry. If it gets hotter and more painful seek medical help ASAP. Rest ice is the way to go.
Hi Carolsos. It sounds as if you need to ring 111 for advice. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.. x
I would at least call the surgery and get some advice on what can be done. I hope it'll get better soon.
Hi guys, didn't go to the doctor's, just rested up. The pain has gone and the swelling going down. Thanks for your replies.I have just started on a cut down and doing more exercise. I am hoping my knee carries on not hurting! I think it was a wake up call to lose weight!! Take care everyone. X
Broken Leg !
Swelling?
Leg ulcers?
Humira and the ever swelling appendages
Referred pain and swelling
