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11/20/09 04:50 PM

"I have pain in my right knee, and did not injure it, what could be the cuse? Why do I have continual pain in my knee?"
Asked By: shelbyclaire  
Category: Neuropathy

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I have type 2 Diabetes, and I am on Metformin , Prandin and Levamir ijection at night, along with Crestor, Niaspam and Talipia. I also take Synthroid and Nexium. I have been diabetic since 2001. Thanks, Charlene C.

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11/24/09 11:27 AM

Hello ShelbyClaire: Thanks for asking dLife, and I am sorry to hear of the continual pain in the knee. In my limited opinion, as a diabetes educator, I do not feel this pain is related to your diabetes condition. However, a medical evaluation is indicated, chronic pain; the stress of this pain can impact the blood glucose levels adversely. Activity is a component to continued self-care with diabetes

The knee, the largest joint in the body is very complex in function and the daily use maybe enough stress to initiate pain. You state no history of injury; pain can simply be a matter of wear and tear. The presence of pain or swelling does not assess how sever a knee injury may be. Criteria to help evaluate the knee's functional status would include:

  • ability to bear weight,
  • feels stable
  • has a full range of motion.

    Pain in the knee could be due to:

  • strains or sprains, sudden twists, blows, which may take days to develop fully: tendinitis, overuse, which causes pain at the front of the knee, (inflammation occurs at the tendon, and results in pain): knee pain is common with Fibromyalgia: Bursitis: Or Osteoarthritis: torn cartilage or ligaments, pain resulting from twisting or slight impact: loose pieces, cartilage or bone, floating around in the joint: or a cyst behind the knee, and pain results from a bend, squat or kneeling.

    Medical care is indicated when :

  • (you'll know) by the 'knee does not function properly'
  • Start with your Personal Care Physician (PCP) and if needed, the PCP can referral to a specialist.
    Self-treatment could include: protect-(wrap-cane), rest-(allow for tissue healing), ice-(cold reduces pain, swelling and inflammation), (if a tear has occurred it may slow bleeding), compress and elevate.
    Be your best with the ABC"s of Diabetes:
  • A1c<7%,
  • BP<130/80,
  • Tchol<200,
  • activity to 150 min/wk-when OK with PCP/abilities.
    Regards Sue
    • Answered By: Susan Throop
    Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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    Community Answers (1)

    11/24/09 11:56 AM

    I started with real knee problems about 3 yrs ago. I had to have surgery from a tear. The doc told me getting out of bed can do it depending on how old you are. I now have osteo arthritis and need knee replacement. Its time you see a specialist because you could have a tear you need x rays or further tests.
    Answered By: furball64801
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