Dr Hive-knee pain, no injury?

[indigomama]

So, I have never had knee problems before, but the last few days my knees have been very sore, especially when standing and walking. I have not had any injuries and am only 30, so I hope I'm not wearing out yet:tongue_smilie:

 

Possibilities:I'm 2 months postpartum, during pregnancy had severe pelvic bone issues but went to chiro at 1 week pp and that has gone away.

 

Other possibility: Went off gluten for 2+weeks, then had a hamburger bun and bread.

 

Thinking of calling the doctor, what says the hive?

[Myeightkiddies]

Could be a variety of things. If you notice pain developing elsewhere that isn't explained, you will want to speak with your doctor. I have FMS and RA, which results in pain without injury. The RA pretty much does its own injuries, but the FMS hurts without any injury. My RA made its appearance a month after my son was born. I had FMS about eight years before that.

 

I'm not trying to suggest that you have either as it can be most anything. Just watch and see if you develop pain in other places over time. If so, talk to your doctor.

[jplain]

Gluten can do that. I'd be strict about it for a while and see if the pain goes away. It could take a few weeks. If that's not the answer, read on....

 

At age 37, I find that I develop mild knee pain when I've been inactive. Strength training and/or walking more fixes it for me. Seems counter-intuitive, since it seems like you should stay off a joint that is hurting, but it really does work for me.

 

When I was a young woman (late teens) it was much worse, to the point that we were considering an MRI and probable knee surgery if my menisci were torn. But once I got to college and had to walk a ton more, it magically disappeared. When I got to grad school and did less walking, especially in the wintertime, it would come back. Increasing my activity made it go away again.

 

I later read that many young women have an anatomical imbalance in the knee (something about angles and muscles, but I'm no PT!), which usually resolve as they age. Many find that it can be much improved by strengthening the quads and hamstrings. Making an effort to walk more fits the bill.

 

Good luck!

[Cinder]

At age 37, I find that I develop mild knee pain when I've been inactive. Strength training and/or walking more fixes it for me. Seems counter-intuitive, since it seems like you should stay off a joint that is hurting, but it really does work for me.

 

 

 

Similar situation with me--I was in my mid-20's when I developed some knee pain. The physical therapist I saw said it was probably due to weak thigh muscles, and he had me do leg lifts (some with weights) to strengthen the muscle. It didn't take long to get to the point of eliminating the pain.

[Parrothead]

What about past injury or trauma? It could be arthritis setting in.

[indigomama]

Thanks everyone- I try and get the kids and I out for a walk everyday, a little harder when the rains come but I've been consistent lately. I will try and figure out a way to do some strength training (although the gym is just not an option right now).

 

No past injury or problems. I am overweight after the baby, well after five babies in seven years:001_smile:, but the knee pain just started a few days ago.

 

I am going to cut the gluten back out and be stricter, I thought about getting some blood work first.

 

I looked up RA (rheumatoid arthritis, right?) and FMS (fibromyalgia?) but I don't think it's those things.

 

It's just weird and I feel too young to start going downhill, you know.

[Pippen]

I get knee pain due to rotation unless I do regular visits (every week or two) to the chiropractor.

 

Also, have you switched shoes recently?

[ChandlerMom]

Being 2mo pp I'd think it may just be a little strain from things realigning. As you carry your weight differently (without pg belly) and hip ligaments tighten, it changes all the angles of force all the way down. Changing the angles slightly will require the ligaments and muscles in your knee to adapt as well. Try just gentle exercise and stretching, NSAIDs if you need something for the discomfort.

 

Here's an example from my life (non-pp): you go for a long walk and your feet start hurting (new shoes). So, you change how you walk just slightly to take pressure off the sore spot. A mile later you realize your knees and hips hurt. Point: a very small shift in your step can impact your joints all the way up and down. Like the song: the knee bones connected to the....

 

:)

 

I doubt there is anything a Dr can do for you. Unless there is severe pain, lots of swelling, or it goes on for over 6 weeks, they'll probably shrug it off as a pp thing or tell you to "take it easy" for a while. ;)