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Severe pain under kneecap - Where to go next?

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  • 23-02-2017 9:40pm
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    Corkgirl18
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    Hi, I'm not looking for any actual medical advice. I just want ideas of who to go to who will be able to help me.

    I'll try to keep this as short as possible. Two years ago I developed a very sharp stabbing pain under my left kneecap whenever I did even the smallest amount of walking/activity. I noticed no injury or anything that would've caused the pain. Two years later and the pain is still there.
    I've gone to my GP, 2 different Physios, an Osteopath, had an MRI and a knee arthroscopy.
    On the MRI it looked like there may be a cyst but the arthroscopy showed it was totally normal. The surgeon said I had a little cartilage damage but that it was a totally normal amount and shouldn't be causing pain.
    He said there was nothing more he could do for me as he couldn't see a problem. He said he could refer me for a second opinion but I'd only be wasting my money. He mentioned pain management but I don't want to go there.

    I'm 24 years old, fairly slim and otherwise healthy.
    I don't know where to go next. If anyone has any ideas or even somewhere online that I could look for more help please let me know.
    TIA.


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    Victor
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    My niece developed juvenile arthritis when she was 18. Medication means it is manageable.

    Medication isn't necessarily bad.


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    horsey63
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    Corkgirl18 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm not looking for any actual medical advice. I just want ideas of who to go to who will be able to help me.

    I'll try to keep this as short as possible. Two years ago I developed a very sharp stabbing pain under my left kneecap whenever I did even the smallest amount of walking/activity. I noticed no injury or anything that would've caused the pain. Two years later and the pain is still there.
    I've gone to my GP, 2 different Physios, an Osteopath, had an MRI and a knee arthroscopy.
    On the MRI it looked like there may be a cyst but the arthroscopy showed it was totally normal. The surgeon said I had a little cartilage damage but that it was a totally normal amount and shouldn't be causing pain.
    He said there was nothing more he could do for me as he couldn't see a problem. He said he could refer me for a second opinion but I'd only be wasting my money. He mentioned pain management but I don't want to go there.

    I'm 24 years old, fairly slim and otherwise healthy.
    I don't know where to go next. If anyone has any ideas or even somewhere online that I could look for more help please let me know.
    TIA.
    Sounds to me like you need a second opinion, you shouldnt be in that amount of pain at 24. Sometimes you need a fresh pair of eyes looking at a situation, whether its a biomechanical or an orthopaedic problem. Yes, its more money but probably worth it, only question is whether the best route would be an orthopaedic surgeon or a sports physician. Look up Santry Sports Clinic


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    CPTM
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    I had this exact same thing when I was younger. I was playing every sport in the book and without warning this sharp pain developed after only 100 yards of walking down a road. For me it was actually fallen arches, I went to a chiropodist and within 1 month of getting insoles I was running around the place again. When getting yourself checked out by the qualified folk, definitely keep it in mind.


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