I believe I have either torn meniscus or bakers cyst on my knee from a fall over the summer. I am in such pain, can't straighten my leg. I am using castor oil packs, heating pad, have tried exercise that I've watched on youtube, massage, boswellia, infrared light, a vibration machine, coconut oil, frankincense oil, borax, high dose C, fish oil, etc.
What else can I try? I have a tens unit that I haven't tried yet, would that be of benefit? I put a prednisone tablet in my mouth yesterday but chickened out and spit it out. I really want to avoid the toxic chemical route.
Please advise, I am not wanting to just give in and do nothing but sit in a chair. I like being active and this has stopped me from having my normal life.
Replied by Sherri & Eric (Seattle) on 10/10/2023
Hello Hollyhock,
Considering your presentation, you may have torn a meniscus (cartilage). Also, a patella fracture can cause these symptoms. It is not known exactly where in the knee it hurts. Both of these injuries require imaging for diagnosis and surgery to repair. If not addressed, arthritis can develop. A meniscus tear can cause intermittent locking and clicking. Whereas, a patella fracture if not addressed can cause persistent symptoms - unable to straighten the knee and chronic pain. The fracture could eventually heal however, there will be an irregular patella. Assuming you have not been able to straighten the knee for approximately 3 months, there is obviously a significant injury preventing this.
Hoping you find the answer soon!
Replied by Hollyhock (America ) on 10/11/2023
Forgot to say that I also use stopain roll on. Yesterday I decided to leave the castor oil pack on all day and found a little relief.Replied by Gary (Kitchener On) on 10/11/2023
Hi Hollyhock
Sorry to hear about your knee. I watched many natural videos by Barbra Oneil on utube and one of them says to grate a small potatoe and put on a small cloth and apply. Also get a bottle of D.M.S.O. and rub a few drops in between the potatoe treatment.
God Bless
Gary
