Knee problems.

[Chaddy]

My knee,s god bless them have served me well for seven decades.Alas,my right one seems to be giving in to old age and is causing me some problems.
Can anyone advise on who to see about this,,,my doctor,or a knee specialist.If there is such a profession can anyone recommend one.
I have consulted google and youtube ( yes i know you should not do this ) and the offending area of the knee seems to be the " medial collateral ligament "..Any help and advise please so i can re assign my newly acquired walking stick to the nearest charity shop.

[Kili01]

Poor you! I also have knee and back problems.
If you are with Gesy, first see your GP and ask for a referral to an Orthapaedic Specialist. I saw Dr Aspros at the Evangelismos, Very nice man and experienced.In my case I was sent for scans.Following these Physiotherapy was reccomended. So I am currently being treated by Nicos Heroditou whose clinic is above 'Softop Furniture on the Ellados Ave. He is also first rate.
My knee and back are both much better than before!
Hope this helps.

Dee

PS My walking stick used before, is now redundant.

[Jim B]

I'm seeing Dr.Lycoudis at the Evangelismos, I was supposed to get both knees done but unfortunately fractured my spine which he glued back together believe it or not.
I'll see him in the new year to get my knees sorted. Every one I know who has been treated by him speaks very highly.

[Chaddy]

Funny to see this topic, as getting knees (plural) fixed is one of my early New Year's resolutions. Voltarol Gel provides amazing, instant relief and Curcumin tablets provide near instant relief for an hour or two, but I'm getting to the point where more radical treatment is called for. However, I have heard some real horror stories when it comes to knee replacement, so this is not something to rush into without recommendation and in-depth research.

I do know of Dr Aspros, but would be interested to hear of others experiences and recommendations.

Thanks for your input HIC but have you spelt that Gel right?? the pharmacy gave me (on her recommendation )for my knee problem when i asked for " Voltarol " was called "Voltaren" mmmmm,,

[DavidatLWH]

Voltarol and Voltaren are the same. Voltarol is the UK trade name.(check the Voltaren web site)

I was recommended Voltaren Emugel here for tendinitis, as I cannot take ant-inflammatory tablets. As HiC says, it is remarkably good. However, when I went back to the UK recently I was surprised, to say the least, that the leaflet that came with the tube of Voltarol I bought says it should not be used if you are taking aspirin (which I am). The leaflet that comes with Voltaren here makes no comment about aspirin. Also, the length of time the gel should be used continuously differs on each leaflet (21 days here, 14 in the UK).

[Kili01]

Did you know that you can also get Voltarol as a 'Suppository' in different strengths? It is very useful in cases where a patient can't take this drug orally. It also has the advantage of providing pain relief for longer periods.
But most Brits are very reluctant to use this form of medication and as far as I know is not available in UK pharmacies. However it is here...

But although sone people take medical advice off the internet, if pain persists an appointment with your GP to discuss it is the best and safest option...

Dee

[Firefly]

Dee

I have used Voltarol suppositories in the past, the 100 mg is very quickly absorbed and very effective.

Jackie

[jeba]

But most Brits are very reluctant to use this form of medication

You can´t blame them. These things are really hard to swallow.

[Kili01]

Ha ha!

[WHL]

Did you know that you can also get Voltarol as a 'Suppository' in different strengths? It is very useful in cases where a patient can't take this drug orally. It also has the advantage of providing pain relief for longer periods.
But most Brits are very reluctant to use this form of medication and as far as I know is not available in UK pharmacies. However it is here...

But although sone people take medical advice off the internet, if pain persists an appointment with your GP to discuss it is the best and safest option...

Dee

Would love to know, where you got this gem of information ?

[Polly]

What about Almiral gel which used to be prescribed by the GPs at the General Hospital. I think it is local and cheaper.

[Kili01]

WHL,
If you need to know this, I got this information from a Pharmacist in a large well known chain of Chemist shops in the UK... in the UK creams and pills are the usual choices.

Unless of course you know better?
Dee

[WHL]

WHL,
If you need to know this, I got this information from a Pharmacist in a large well known chain of Chemist shops in the UK... in the UK creams and pills are the usual choices.

Unless of course you know better?
Dee

How would anyone know that?, that's why I was interested, how you knew something like that

[jeba]

How would anyone know that?, that's why I was interested, how you knew something like that

E.g. by looking at the GESY website- Can´t post the link as it´s a pdf, but google for "gesy drug catalogue".

[WHL]

How would anyone know that?, that's why I was interested, how you knew something like that

E.g. by looking at the GESY website- Can´t post the link as it´s a pdf, but google for "gesy drug catalogue".

So lets get this correct, if I go and have a look on the GESY website, it will inform me, what Brits, like or do not like having inserted up their backsides, amazing

[Firefly]

Does it matter ?

If the level of your pain is so severe, you will have anything inserted anywhere to relieve it.

It's that simple.

[jagwheels]

Does it matter ?

If the level of your pain is so severe, you will have anything inserted anywhere to relieve it.

It's that simple.

I agree but reminded me of a mate who went for a prostrate examination & he said "no way would I consider being a homosexual" but the subject has drifted slightly at times from a knee problem . Love it

[jeba]

Does it matter ?

If the level of your pain is so severe, you will have anything inserted anywhere to relieve it.

It's that simple.

It's not as simple. There may be other options like trying to regrow damaged cartiledge using e.g. stem cells. Worth discussing with a specialist before having a prosthestic joint inserted. May not be covered by Gesy though.

[Firefly]

jeba

Severe pain needs immediate relief, or as soon as humanly possible.

Trying to regrow damaged cartiledge using stem cells, might just take a tad too long.

Only those who have experienced extreme pain will know that.

Jackie

[Firefly]

Norv.

Nice one