Subject: Osteoarthritis of the knee 38 years old

Hi all I have had knee problems for years since childhood
I was always told by gp was growing pains Abd I was doing
A lot of sport !
I went to gp May 2012 after having a lot of pains in knees
And they x rayed me which revealed early osteoarthritis mild apparently !
I have exercised to keep fit, however last few months my knees hurt all the time and ache and I never seem to be free from any pain. After exercising I am in a lot of pain next day
I have been to physio exercise classes and gp
Answer is only ever take paracetamol and naproxen!!
So my question is would it be usual to feel
Pain in my knees all the time ?! I'm wondering if they
Have deteriorated, I'm very worried as have this at 38!!!
Worried about future prognosis !!!
Any one any thoughts, should I go back to gp?!!
Thank you

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Subject: Re: Osteoarthritis of the knee 38 years old

Hi Wendy

I do longish distance running (exercise is good for my form of arthritis) when i feel up to it and have had knee problems at times - do you ever wear a knee support?

Also - the main thing with exercise and knees is the strengthen the quadriceps as with some exercise these can waste.

If you go to the gym do leg raises on the "machine" with light to slightly heavier weights (dont do it if it hurts!). It will strengthen the muscle that works the ligaments and take pressure off the joiint.

http://blog.garymoller.com/2012/09/do-your-joints-tendons-and-ligaments.html

Here's a medical study on weak quads and knee pain in osteoarthritis.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23973125

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