Knee pain - arthritis

[Craphouserat]

I thought i'd done something to my knee months ago.

Long story short i knew i hadn't ruptured anything. I went to physio arranged through work - she thought I'd aggravated something above the knee and gave me exercises and gym routine to rebuild strength. Months later nothing has changed - major pain and swelling. GP says shes now pretty sure its arthritis. Going for an x-ray to confirm. I'm 50 - used to play a lot of sport. Now a bit overweight but started back at the gym 3 months ago because of knee...plan to keep going and lose excess weight.

What can i do to relieve the pain...other than painkillers? My boss said rub goose fat on it...I won't say what i said to her.
Any advice appreciated.

Baz

[MC Bodge]

Craphouserat said:

I thought i'd done something to my knee months ago.

Long story short i knew i hadn't ruptured anything. I went to physio arranged through work - she thought I'd aggravated something above the knee and gave me exercises and gym routine to rebuild strength. Months later nothing has changed - major pain and swelling. GP says shes now pretty sure its arthritis. Going for an x-ray to confirm. I'm 50 - used to play a lot of sport. Now a bit overweight but started back at the gym 3 months ago because of knee...plan to keep going and lose excess weight.

What can i do to relieve the pain...other than painkillers? My boss said rub goose fat on it...I won't say what i said to her.
Any advice appreciated.

Baz

I'd make another appointment with the physio rather than the GP.

[BoRED S2upid]

What are you doing in the gym? Over 50 you can easily do some damage and take ages to heal up. Try changing your routine go swimming take all the weight off the knee and see if anything changes.