Persistant knes pain

[Odin79]

Hello I've had my knee mri results of which I still don't understand, physiotherapist phoned me she said it shoes slight edema/swelling,shes given me exersises but not able to examine e due to current circumstances,I'm still in agony,she said no arthritis,any help please

[DorsetLady]

This is nhs advice on knee pain -

nhs.uk/conditions/knee-pain/

[Batty1]

You could have a torn meniscus or tendon or osteoarthritis. What type of issue were you having that your doctor gave you MRI?

[Odin79 in reply to Batty1]

Hello,ive been having pain for about 3 years,gradually got worse she suspected oa, but mri didn't show arthritis,but slight swelling,thank you

[Batty1 in reply to Odin79]

What's reason did she give you for the swelling if it's not OA ?

[Odin79 in reply to Batty1]

She didn't give me a reason for the swelling,that's why I'm not sure what's wrong

[Batty1 in reply to Odin79]

You stated your in agony still ....can you better explain what is happening to your knee....besides swelling, where does it hurt does certain things make it worse....please describe the issues.

[Odin79 in reply to Batty1]

Yes,it's worse in the evening once I'm relaxing,they both feel stiff and hot to touch they look red too all over the knee at front and sides,during the day they are not as bad just uncomfortable and a bit achy on the inside of the knee,I try to avoid hills as that does make it worse.also I have started getting pain at the back of the knee in the evenings

[Batty1 in reply to Odin79]

Knee bursitis signs and symptoms vary, depending on which bursa is affected and what's causing the inflammation.

In general, the affected portion of your knee might feel warm, tender and swollen when you put pressure on it. You might also feel pain when you move or even at rest.

A sharp blow to the knee can cause symptoms to appear rapidly. But most cases of knee bursitis result from friction and irritation of the bursa that occurs in jobs that require a lot of kneeling on hard surfaces — so symptoms usually begin gradually and can worsen over time.

When to see a doctor

The bursa that lies over your kneecap can sometimes become infected. Call your doctor if you have a fever in addition to pain and swelling in your knee.

Knee bursitis can be caused by:

Frequent and sustained pressure, such as from kneeling, especially on hard surfaces.

Overuse or strenuous activity

A direct blow to your knee.

Bacterial infection of the bursa.

Complications from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout in your knee.

Risk factors:

Knee bursitis is a common complaint, but your risk of developing this painful disorder can increase from:

Prolonged kneeling. People who work on their knees for long periods — carpet layers, plumbers and gardeners — are at increased risk of knee bursitis.

Participation in certain sports. Sports that result in direct blows or frequent falls on the knee — such as wrestling, football and volleyball — can increase your risk of knee bursitis.

Runners can develop pain and inflammation in the pes anserine bursa, situated on the inner side of your knee below the joint.

Obesity and osteoarthritis.

Pes anserine bursitis, affecting the inner side of your knee below the joint, often occurs in obese women with osteoarthritis.

Prevention:

To avoid knee bursitis or prevent its recurrence:

Wear kneepads. If you're working on your knees or participating in sports that put your knees at risk, use padding to cushion and protect your knees.

Take breaks. If you're on your knees for a period of time, take regular breaks to stretch your legs and rest your knees.

Avoid excessive squatting. Excessive or repetitious bending of your knees increases the force on your knee joints.

Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This can help take pressure off your knee joint.