Doctor in the house?

[Skeptic1]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

 

[DocRDS]

GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR YOU CHEAP ASS
-- My prescription

 

[Skeptic1]

I knew you would say that.........

 

[DocRDS]

Its what my mother told me. Wise words.

Otherwise Ice to dull pain, heat to relax muscles. There is no magic.

 

[acudaowner]

that's a better suggestion than my idea of guessing and suggesting you use a hack saw lol then you would be the stumpy of the hide . lol Cause every group need that one friend that is willing to accept any dare willing to jump when all logic says don't jump .

 

[Baron23]

This should help....vodka for pain and Bullock to distract you haha

 

[Foul Mike]

When I have problems like that, I go to the Dr.
In the Pit you will get all kinds of shit. I reccomend Bee Spit and shine, taken internally.

 

[E. Bryant]

If you think it's "time for surgery", then maybe it's at least time for a trip to the doctor. Once you're getting lock-ups, you have a mechanical problem, but it might be something a minor as some loose bodies.

 

[Mwalex]

There are a lot of questions not to ask this board and medical advice is one of them.

 

[Skeptic1]

While I do have to go to the dr but don't want to.....
I asked the question here because I needed the humor.....

 

[NiteQwill]

A locking knee is, in general, a sign of a meniscal injury. You need a physical exam and likely imaging to determine.

 

[brianf]

every one i know who has gotten surgery (knee, hip, shoulder. replacements etc)

they all have one thing in common

they all say "i should have done it 5 years ago"

 

[Skeptic1]

Not me. I had my left acl replaced in 2010. It was the worst surgery and recovery I've ever had. I never want to experience that pain again

 

[Foul Mike]

It is nice to know how to bandage/tape an injury.
It's another thing when it is time to go on sick call.
I understand not wanting to go. I hate going there and they always ask why my BP is up?
Cuz I hate it here,-

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Force it. It'll be painful but you'll get full motion back.

Since we're all playing doctor and spitballing.

 

[MtnCreek]

Have you considered adding a grease fitting to your knee?

 

[louu]

This should help....vodka for pain and Bullock to distract you haha

I'm pretty sure that's a fuckin dude

 

[JimTN]

I've heard/read reports that WD40 helps with joint pain.

 

[Cowpokey]

A locking knee is, in general, a sign of a meniscal injury. You need a physical exam and likely imaging to determine.

That's what they told me about both of my knees. It feels like they pop out of and back in to joint...the pain can be minor or to the point of almost passing out...everything turns gray for a short period of time, then back to just pain until it subsides.

Since I can't "reproduce" the problem in the Doc's office, they say surgery isn't needed just yet. With my distrust of the medical people right now, I sure hope I don't have it get worse any time soon. Fuck hospitals.

 

[NiteQwill]

That's what they told me about both of my knees. It feels like they pop out of and back in to joint...the pain can be minor or to the point of almost passing out...everything turns gray for a short period of time, then back to just pain until it subsides.

Since I can't "reproduce" the problem in the Doc's office, they say surgery isn't needed just yet. With my distrust of the medical people right now, I sure hope I don't have it get worse any time soon. Fuck hospitals.

Did they do a MRI? Meniscal injuries are easily diagnosed with imaging. With non-traumatic meniscal injuries, many are managed non-surgically. I would say, given the pain, you should obtain a second opinion. I see these fairly commonly and a GOOD physical exam is paramount in making a shared medical decision with your provider.

 

[Matches Malone]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

Pop some vitamin M and go walk it off. Also change your socks.

 

[Rerun7]

Just stop bending it.

Problem solved…

 

[Bigfatcock]

Hookers and blow twice a week.

 

[Threadcutter308]

every one i know who has gotten surgery (knee, hip, shoulder. replacements etc)

they all have one thing in common

they all say "i should have done it 5 years ago"

I'm one of 'em.

Had both hips done, one year apart. Easy, peasy.

 

[Maggot]

If you think it's "time for surgery", then maybe it's at least time for a trip to the doctor. Once you're getting lock-ups, you have a mechanical problem, but it might be something a minor as some loose bodies.

My 84 ear old neighbor just had knee replacement and he's walking great.

Hope you dont need it but if so, the surgery has come a long way.

 

[Cowpokey]

Did they do a MRI? Meniscal injuries are easily diagnosed with imaging. With non-traumatic meniscal injuries, many are managed non-surgically. I would say, given the pain, you should obtain a second opinion. I see these fairly commonly and a GOOD physical exam is paramount in making a shared medical decision with your provider.

Yes, I've had two MRIs done, last time was before I retired for the military, Kimbrough Army Med Center has a good Physical Therapy department, not convinced the rest of it is that good. Until they give out on me or it starts happening more often I'm not fawking with them.

 

[Im2bent]

That's what they told me about both of my knees. It feels like they pop out of and back in to joint...the pain can be minor or to the point of almost passing out...everything turns gray for a short period of time, then back to just pain until it subsides.

Since I can't "reproduce" the problem in the Doc's office, they say surgery isn't needed just yet. With my distrust of the medical people right now, I sure hope I don't have it get worse any time soon. Fuck hospitals.

Sounds like its time to find a real doctor.
Does your current doc look like this guy?

 

[Cowpokey]

Sounds like its time to find a real doctor.
Does your current doc look like this guy?

Well, military docs, so...pretty much.

 

[NiteQwill]

Yes, I've had two MRIs done, last time was before I retired for the military, Kimbrough Army Med Center has a good Physical Therapy department, not convinced the rest of it is that good. Until they give out on me or it starts happening more often I'm not fawking with them.

Hopefully you claimed as a VA disability the military owns all my musculoskeletal injuries, I never let them slide on it. I guess working in that field, I tend to burn a fire under their butts when they give me the run around. I generally keep my mouth shut that I'm a medical professional until they start feeding me BS.

 

[Cowpokey]

Hopefully you claimed as a VA disability the military owns all my musculoskeletal injuries, I never let them slide on it. I guess working in that field, I tend to burn a fire under their butts when they give me the run around. I generally keep my mouth shut that I'm a medical professional until they start feeding me BS.

I tried to, my knee problems are well documented in my medical records, when I went to the VA for my disability physical (what ever it's called), I couldn't reproduce the problem, so they denied my claim. They gave me 10% for hearing, and 10% for my back, 20 years of documentation on my back was only good enough for 10%, even though I went though physical therapy off and on for that long. I guess only 10-15 visits for my knees didn't cut it...

 

[NiteQwill]

I tried to, my knee problems are well documented in my medical records, when I went to the VA for my disability physical (what ever it's called), I couldn't reproduce the problem, so they denied my claim. They gave me 10% for hearing, and 10% for my back, 20 years of documentation on my back was only good enough for 10%, even though I went though physical therapy off and on for that long. I guess only 10-15 visits for my knees didn't cut it...

That's bullshit. I would get a VSO or VA-specialized lawyer involved. The exam guidelines are clear for VA rating.

 

[TheGerman]

Move by just hopping around on your left leg.

 

[Docsherm]

Blue ink.
1. Find a blue pen and break it.
2. Rub the ink over the affected area.
3. Take a picture of the affected area.
4. Post that picture here , on the Hide
5. You will never have this problem again.

So simple.

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

Real doctor here


My advice for the price paid….don’t do that anymore.

Need any more free doctor advice?

 

[Skeptic1]

Best advice ever......
Doc: oh, it hurts when you do that?
Me: yes, quite severely
Doc: well don't do dat

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Is it locking when bent or straight?

I've had my right knee dislocate itself regularly since I was 8. Finally went to a 'specialist' when I was about 15. Turns out the socket in that knee allows lateral movement and doesn't hold it in the socket like it should. Mine would randomly lock up. Usually when sleeping or when getting into an odd position while right leg bent and twisted inside, think sitting indian style. It would only do this while bent. It locked once when kicking a Hacky Sack using an inside kick. Went the the Urgent Care/ER and they tried to straighten it out but it was so painful they gave up and sent me home. It would generally unlock itself eventually and generally when I relaxed. But this time it wouldn't. I finally figure out that if I pushed down on my knee using my right hand (right knee) and pulled up on the heel using my left hand, I found the 'path' that would unlock the knee. I've only had it lock up a few times since but can unlock it using the method above.

 

[Baron23]

Best advice ever......
Doc: oh, it hurts when you do that?
Me: yes, quite severely
Doc: well don't do dat

no, no, no....that old Henny Youngman joke goes:"

"Doctor....it hurts when I do this".

"Then don't do that".

Bada bing

 

[acudaowner]

does a triple masters in bs count ?

 

[softcock]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

Do knee circles everyday . While standing . Legs together . put hand on each side of your knee's . In sets. rotate in circular motion each direction .
.

 

[Thorny]

When mine would lock up I would grab this and get to work on it.

GO SEE A DOCTOR !

 

[DarnYankeeUSMC]

There are a lot of questions not to ask this board and medical advice is one of them.

 

[sirhrmechanic]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

Amputate.

I have a Civil War kit. I make house calls.

PM me.

Sirhr

 

[AngryKoala]

My right knee randomly locks. Takes 15 to 30 minutes of excruciating pain before I can get it to unlock.
It's time for surgery but I've been putting it off for a few years.
Any home remedies? Maybe a secret to get it to unlock easier.

Throw on some fishnets and start giving kneejobs.

 

[The D]

Its what my mother told me. Wise words.

Otherwise Ice to dull pain, heat to relax muscles. There is no magic.

Scotch will help. Scotch is magic

 

[Thorny]

Me and my homies, leg workouts.