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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I am 46 and I have the exact same problem.I use to exercise regularly and started having knee pain and stopped suddenly.I am 5'7 and weigh 155lbs.I thought the sudden lack of exercise was causing joint and muscle spasm but that is not the case. I have always had back pain after heavy lifting and a touch of what i considered to be sciatica
(undiagnosed). This pain is during the day lower achy back pain knee pain and stiffness in the knees.I cant squat down and get up well now without pain and weakness and using my arms. sleep is impossible! I have to change position constantly to stay ahead of the deep aching pain that radiates from my mid lower back down my leg. mostly on the left side but not exclusive to it. my right side aches too and thats the worst knee. to add to it recently my left shoulder has joined the mix by a dead feeling when I lay on it for to long. Also my bladder aches when its full and I cant eliminated it fully every time I pee. so... i have to get up more often to pee. I saw a rhumetologist who did exray and said i have only mild arthritis not bad for my age. refered to physical therapy i was told it was tight IT bands which i agree the stretching does help some but tons of money later im still screwed up! can anyone out there help?

February 15, 2012 - 9:40am

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