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Raleigh, NC

I’m having a lot of stiffness and pain in my left knee especially behind my knee. It’s like the ligaments or tendons are really tight. I Dr. Googled it and blood clot, torn Meniscus, inflammatory arthritis etc…
Just curious if anyone has any thoughts.. I have been doing light stretches but it hasn’t seemed to help.

February 16, 2023
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Members rallied around someone experiencing severe stiffness and pain behind their knee, with nearly everyone urging them to get it checked by... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing severe stiffness and pain behind their knee, with nearly everyone urging them to get it checked by a doctor given the range of possible causes from pulled muscles to Baker's cysts to torn ligaments. Several members shared their own experiences with similar pain, including diagnoses of popliteal cysts treated with steroid injections, torn ACLs and meniscus requiring surgery, and even full knee replacement that restored lost function. A recurring theme was that while fibromyalgia can cause joint pain and delayed injury reactions, pain localized in a specific joint warrants medical evaluation to rule out structural issues, nutrient deficiencies, or conditions like arthritis that may need targeted treatment.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Ask your doctor to run tests for amino acid, vitamin, and trace metals testing. It could be caused by one or more of those levels being to low. It could also be a protein deficiency

February 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Deb💜, its so good to see you post😊! I’m sorry you’re having this pain😣. It sounds like maybe a pulled muscle behind your knee? I would get it checked. I’m sending you healing prayers with hugs and love🙏🏼🦋💜. Stay in touch Deb😊💗🌷

February 16, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you for all the information!
I truly appreciate it.
Debra

February 19, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Lildeb, ClareCrowell are right about having this checked out. When it’s in a joint like your knee it may not be Fibro.

UNLESS you bumped your knee into something a few days ago and you’re experiencing delayed pain. With Fibro you can injure yourself and not actually feel the pain for a few days. With delayed injury pain, I try to baby the affected area until it heals.

February 17, 2023 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Should be checked out to be on the safe side as could be a number of things.From a lack of minerals to a pulled muscle or ligament.
Lactic acid buildup in muscles ... Various things.
Those with Fibro do not absorb minerals and vitamins they need sometimes.
And this may or may not show up on tests as tests are standardized for
"Normal" people. Meaning non Fibro and healthy.

February 17, 2023

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