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Sacred about knee pain

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    • July 14, 2012 at 2:18 pm
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      Hello,

      For a few days, I have a pain in my knee, which started suddenly at night and doesn't go away. It is not constant but "flashing": hurts for 1-2 sec, then go away for 3-4 sec or more, then comes back etc. I feel it most when standing, sitting, lying down but it is better when walking. I am Stage 1B, 8 years post-diagnosis. I have a herniated disk but never had before such symptoms in the knee. Did someone experienced something similar? Do bone metastases have the same pain pattern? I am scared and will appreciate any help. Thanks.

      Hello,

      For a few days, I have a pain in my knee, which started suddenly at night and doesn't go away. It is not constant but "flashing": hurts for 1-2 sec, then go away for 3-4 sec or more, then comes back etc. I feel it most when standing, sitting, lying down but it is better when walking. I am Stage 1B, 8 years post-diagnosis. I have a herniated disk but never had before such symptoms in the knee. Did someone experienced something similar? Do bone metastases have the same pain pattern? I am scared and will appreciate any help. Thanks.

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        • July 14, 2012 at 3:29 pm
        Harry in Fair Oaks
        Participant

          Because of the "on and  off" nature of this, it could be referred pain from the spinal area – a pinched nerve perhaps.  These things are tricky to diagnose – a scan of the lower spine may shed light..  You should have it checked out, but it doesn't sound like a bone met to me.

          Best wishes,

          Harry

            • July 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm
            A
            Participant

              Thank you for the response, Harry. I'll go to see a doctor.
              From your profile, I see that you had bone mets. What were your symptoms? Thanks!

              • July 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm
              Harry in Fair Oaks
              Participant

                I had several bone mets, only 2 of which presented symptoms.  One was on spine near the tail bone, it pressed on a nerve and manifested itself as shooting pains down my right leg (i.e. a referred pain).  The other was in my left clavicle – it grew into the rotator cup area and I was unable to move my arm.

                I am happy to report the met on my spine can't even be seen on the scans, and the clavicle met has greatly shrunk and I now have about 80% movement restored.

                Best wishes,

                Harry

                • July 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm
                Harry in Fair Oaks
                Participant

                  I had several bone mets, only 2 of which presented symptoms.  One was on spine near the tail bone, it pressed on a nerve and manifested itself as shooting pains down my right leg (i.e. a referred pain).  The other was in my left clavicle – it grew into the rotator cup area and I was unable to move my arm.

                  I am happy to report the met on my spine can't even be seen on the scans, and the clavicle met has greatly shrunk and I now have about 80% movement restored.

                  Best wishes,

                  Harry

                  • July 16, 2012 at 4:12 pm
                  Harry in Fair Oaks
                  Participant

                    I had several bone mets, only 2 of which presented symptoms.  One was on spine near the tail bone, it pressed on a nerve and manifested itself as shooting pains down my right leg (i.e. a referred pain).  The other was in my left clavicle – it grew into the rotator cup area and I was unable to move my arm.

                    I am happy to report the met on my spine can't even be seen on the scans, and the clavicle met has greatly shrunk and I now have about 80% movement restored.

                    Best wishes,

                    Harry

                    • July 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm
                    A
                    Participant

                      Thank you for the response, Harry. I'll go to see a doctor.
                      From your profile, I see that you had bone mets. What were your symptoms? Thanks!

                      • July 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm
                      A
                      Participant

                        Thank you for the response, Harry. I'll go to see a doctor.
                        From your profile, I see that you had bone mets. What were your symptoms? Thanks!

                      • July 14, 2012 at 3:29 pm
                      Harry in Fair Oaks
                      Participant

                        Because of the "on and  off" nature of this, it could be referred pain from the spinal area – a pinched nerve perhaps.  These things are tricky to diagnose – a scan of the lower spine may shed light..  You should have it checked out, but it doesn't sound like a bone met to me.

                        Best wishes,

                        Harry

                        • July 14, 2012 at 3:29 pm
                        Harry in Fair Oaks
                        Participant

                          Because of the "on and  off" nature of this, it could be referred pain from the spinal area – a pinched nerve perhaps.  These things are tricky to diagnose – a scan of the lower spine may shed light..  You should have it checked out, but it doesn't sound like a bone met to me.

                          Best wishes,

                          Harry

                          • July 15, 2012 at 12:08 am
                          washoegal
                          Participant

                            I would sincerely doubt it has anything to do with Melanoma.  The knee is so easily damaged.  It could be anything from arthritis to a torn meniscus.  I tore my meniscus just by over extending my leg to prop my foot up on a foot rest.  I'd start with my GP, if I were you. 

                            Good Luck,

                            Mary

                            Stage 3

                            • July 15, 2012 at 12:08 am
                            washoegal
                            Participant

                              I would sincerely doubt it has anything to do with Melanoma.  The knee is so easily damaged.  It could be anything from arthritis to a torn meniscus.  I tore my meniscus just by over extending my leg to prop my foot up on a foot rest.  I'd start with my GP, if I were you. 

                              Good Luck,

                              Mary

                              Stage 3

                              • July 15, 2012 at 12:08 am
                              washoegal
                              Participant

                                I would sincerely doubt it has anything to do with Melanoma.  The knee is so easily damaged.  It could be anything from arthritis to a torn meniscus.  I tore my meniscus just by over extending my leg to prop my foot up on a foot rest.  I'd start with my GP, if I were you. 

                                Good Luck,

                                Mary

                                Stage 3

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