Knee pain? - Arthritis Message Board

ChristinaD · 08-30-2002, 07:37 AM

Hi all,
I have this strange knee pain when I bend my knee or walk down steps. It is right on my knee cap towards the top. If I push on it it is really sore. When I bend it or go down the stairs it is like sore and stiff feeling. There is now aching or anything. I just wonder if it is arthritis or what. No swelling, as arthiritis does but I just can't figure it out.

Thank for the input.

Christina

berto · 09-01-2002, 08:14 AM

SUre sounds like a touch of arthritis - kneecap - chondromalacia patellae.
Strengthening the QUADS may help - check with your doc & see about some physical therapy for a starter - conservative measures first

Bamabrneyes2 · 09-24-2002, 10:48 PM

My Rheum. says mine is Osteo. where the wear and tear of my knees have it both in them. They creak like bones are together hurt badly when I walk up and down stairs. Sometimes I hurt so bad I can't straightem them out or bend them. Check with you Rheum. and see what he says and which way you should go with it.

Jamy9840 · 09-26-2002, 09:23 AM

Hi Christina--I've seen you post on the back boards--LOL. I read the comments from this post about your possibly having arthritis. I've had X-rays and I definately have osteo arthritis in my knees and a bundh of other places.

Glugosamine has been a GOD SEND for me!
Jamy

wylloe · 10-15-2002, 07:07 PM

Thank you so much, Christina! I just became a member of HealthBoards and have been suffering the exact same symptoms...except with my left knee. I keep putting off going to the dr...I'm too young to be feeling this old...but guess I'll bite the bullet and get it over with before this pain gets any worse.