Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey
Rheumatology
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Hello doctor,
I have pain in my left leg which moves around. First in my knee, then in the lower leg, upper leg, etc. I previously had pain in my left arm. An urgent care doctor told me it was osteoarthritis. An X-ray of my knee was done. I was prescribed an anti-inflammation medication.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Osteoarthritis is a possibility. However, it is associated with pain and swelling of the knee joint and pain is predominantly while walking, especially going upstairs. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may help. However, physiotherapy and weight reduction are important. It would have been better if you had uploaded a snapshot of the X-ray.
Thank you.
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