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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: dianad on November 24, 2023, 10:02:52 PM

Title: Knee pain
Post by: dianad on November 24, 2023, 10:02:52 PM

Hello ladies, i was diagnosed with early menopause couple years ago, im 42 at the moment, have sore knee for half a year now, can’t bend it completely and cant straighten it completely, too sore, off work. GP gave me naproxen, was taking it for a month, havnt made much difference, waiting for physio input and X ray. Anybody has same problem? Some reassurance needed. Thanks

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: sheila99 on November 24, 2023, 10:52:54 PM

Arthritis? At least you'll have the xray before the physio does something she shouldn't  ???. OH had similar with a hip and has just had a hip replacement.

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: dianad on November 24, 2023, 11:54:24 PM

Thanks for reply, i do suspect its going to be arthritis probably, my pain is manageable yet, don’t know what future brings.. but im really depressed though  :'(

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: jaypo on November 25, 2023, 09:06:52 AM

Hi, I agree with Sheila,physios can aggravate things,if they don't know what it is,so I'd push for an X-ray. Are you on hrt? Maybe worth thinking about,it can help the joints

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: dianad on November 25, 2023, 09:14:18 AM

Yes , i only started patches few months ago and waiting for physio and x ray  :(

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: jaypo on November 25, 2023, 09:29:16 AM

Sometimes hrt needs tweaking until you get it right but hopefully it will start to help with the knee if it's arthritis .I have a bad left knee,not on hrt though but I'm a good bit older than you,don't despair,once they know for sure what it is,you'll get the right treatment  :)

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: Jules on November 25, 2023, 09:36:27 AM

I had xray in the spring. Early arthritis both knees.  I'm 65. Not as bad as you but lately one knee is flaring up if I've thrust weight on it. I do lots of massage with castor oil. Quad exercises too given by physio. My dad had bad knees so looks like I'm following him. I stopped drinking alcohol in April to aid a stomach problem but I've just been reading that in menopausal women alcohol can increase risk of osteoporosis. Probably women who drink regularly and over advised amounts rather than occasional drinkers.

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: Sophya on August 19, 2024, 02:49:28 PM

Sorry for reviving this thread. You could try stem cell therapy. According to this article (https://www.metrotimes.com/wellness/stem-cell-therapy-for-knee-pain-36958471), it's the only nonsurgical option and the only way to avoid invasive surgery and its attendant risks. If done properly, it is very safe.

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: CLKD on August 19, 2024, 03:50:27 PM

Stem cell therapy would be the last resort and against surgical intervention, may not be offered.

No idea how dianad got on as she didn't report back.  :-\

Title: Re: Knee pain
Post by: AKatieD on August 26, 2024, 10:17:45 AM

HRT sorted out my knee osteoarthritis. Could you just need more oestrogen?