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R (Littleton, Co) on 03/25/2010

I am looking for any help and or suggestions for Osgood-Schlatter Disease. I have an adult in my family that still suffers from knee pain related to this disease. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Replied By Deirdre (Atlanta, Ga, Usa) on 03/26/2010

Hi R. After years of many hours a day of gymnastics training from the time I was 5, I finally got a terrible (AWFUL) case of Osgood-Schlatter Disease (serious swelling below the knee cap) on my left side when I was 11 years old. It was so bad, it abruptly ended my gymnastics passion. It was extraordinarily painful at the time and took a good year or two to heal. The lump is still there though I rarely feel any lingering pain unless I accidentally "bump the lump". For me the key to my OSD and other knee issues (meniscus injury, arthritic joints) is daily exercise, thus keeping circulation running through the entire area. Hanging upside down on my inversion board also helps increase circulation in my legs when needed.

I also apply magnesium oil to my knees when they are feeling painful and take omega 3 fish oil and primrose oil almost daily. Omega 3s are supposed to be taken with primrose oil or they will increase inflammation, according to an osteopathic doctor I talked to. Both of these supplements help tremendously. I haven't tried them yet, but a few folks on EC talk about apple cider vinegar or castor oil wraps for knee issues. Please let us know what you find out!

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Replied By Dan (Montreal, Canada) on 08/10/2026

I got OSD symptoms in my mid to late 40s, likely as a result of all the time spent on my knees from my sport (grappling). I never got a diagnosis, but I have the boney bumps under the knees, making it nearly impossible to get to the knees, even when kneeling on 2-inch mats, and even with knee protection/cushioning.

I was speculating that those boney bumps may be bone spurs. I decided to test this theory by applying castor oil to a cotton pad, mostly soaking the center of the pad (leaving just the outer edge of the pad dry), and taping the pad directly on top of the bumps. I covered the entire pad with tape to prevent the castor oil from staining clothing. The goal was to keep as much oil on the bump for long stretches of time.

I did this every morning for many weeks, and left the cotton pads on for at least 8 hours every day. Often times, the oil was nearly fully absorbed into the skin after 8 hours.

Now, the bumps are noticeably smaller. The pain is gone. I can now get to my knees again pain free. Good luck.
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