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Date: 15.10.2012
From: Emm

Subject: Big Fat Knee

Oh hello all, woke this morning with a big swollen knee! Out of the blue, oo I could scream.
I've had a rough year and a half. If it's a flare-up it's lasting a long time.
Had change of tablets, without results. Got bad legs, ankles, neck and shoulders and nothing is settling down.
Putting Aloe Vera on my knee and ankle until I can get to see some-one.
Does anyone have any tips on getting the swelling down quickly? It's very tight even around the back.
I'm sorry to moan and hope everyone else is not too bad. Thanks for listening.
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Date: 15.10.2012
From: rhona

Subject: Re: Big Fat Knee

Thanks a shame Emm, have you tried an ice pack on your knee, even a packet of frozen peas put inside a pillow case or wrapped in a tea towel, and keep your knee raised. I also use voltarol cream. If it doesn't go down soon you might need to phone the rheumy and get an appointment to get a steroid injection into it. I have had so many in my knees this year. Hope it eases soon.

Take care x
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Date: 15.10.2012
From: Emm

Subject: Re: Big Fat Knee

Thank you Rhona, I will try ice pack tomorrow, I'm tired now and off to bed soon. I tried to get pushed in to see the rheumatologist today, but was told clinic was overbooked.
My gp won't do injections.
It's a bit cold now too, it puts me off using ice!
I will go to bed and pray it's down tomorrow, as mysteriously as it appeared.
We can always hope, can't we. Night night for now.
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Date: 15.10.2012
From: marlene

Subject: Re: Big Fat Knee

Sounds sore Emm, hope its better in the mornning. If it is still bad tommorrow take yourself to A&E. Might have to wait but at least they will help you.
Take Care x
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Date: 16.10.2012
From: Emm

Subject: Re: Big Fat Knee

Hi Marlene, Thanks for your kind message.
I got up in the early hours and took an ice pack to bed. I fell asleep with it under my knee, but there is no improvement today.
I will have to try to get someone to see me today.
That's not easy is it?
Wishing everyone well. X
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