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August 30
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Members responded with warmth and concern to someone experiencing severe pain from the knees down and wondering if it could be related to MS.... Read more

Members responded with warmth and concern to someone experiencing severe pain from the knees down and wondering if it could be related to MS. Several members encouraged seeing a doctor or neurologist right away, while one member shared that a prescription medication called Ampyra, combined with physical therapy, helped significantly with walking and pain over several years. A recurring theme was that the pain could have multiple causes, including arthritis or worn cartilage, and that getting a proper diagnosis was the most important next step.

A MyMSTeam Member

Glad that it's gone. Sure is better than a visit to your nearest orthopedic, which would have been next.

September 3
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member I'll retract my previous statement as last night I woke from a pain going from knee to ankle on my left side. I took an Ibuprofen then a sleeping pill. Pain was gone the next morning.

September 1
A MyMSTeam Member

It might be arthritis or worn cartilage or something else-I have knee pain for 3 weeks now. I use a brace (feels more like a sleeve), about to get a new one; I've used a pain relief rub-barely does anything, tried cold pack-that doesn't work either. Get checked for arthritis or other degenerative ailments re: knees.

September 1
A MyMSTeam Member

You might want to ask a doctor about this. Severe pain doesn't sound right.

August 31
A MyMSTeam Member

Hello @A MyMSTeam Member You need to use @ before the username, so for Heather it’s @A MyMSTeam Member. πŸ’œ

August 31

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