Any if you have knee problems?

[The motor guy]

I have a strange issue with my right knee. It feels like a slight sun burn off and on around my skin on my knee cap. The knee itself doesn't hurt but it's definitely a feeling I haven't felt before. It's like the outer part and then goes down my shin a tad. I'm someone that's on their feet all day long. I don't do any running or anything ike that l, just walking mainly

 

[Dave Hess]

Do you have any varicose veins ?

 

[The motor guy]

Do you have any varicose veins ?

No, I forgot to mention it doesn't look any different than the other knee. No swelling, not any bigger etc.

 

[JTK]

Just on the surface of the skin? No range of motion pain or issues?

 

[The motor guy]

Just on the surface of the skin? No range of motion pain or issues?

It seems that way. Just the skin

 

[bullwinkle]

Mine are like that occasionally. I haven’t had them looked at, yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s cartilage damage. Co-workers & relatives have had knee replacements already, at a younger age than me (60)-maybe it’s the glucosamine/chondroitin I’ve been taking for ~20 years that’s keeping my knees (& shoulders) operational(?)

 

[Leo99]

Have you gained weight? Is there numbness in the area, like a specific spot that is numb?

 

[The motor guy]

No, noticed it about a month ago working on the boat. Spent a lot of time kneeling down on my knees

 

[Oillover]

How's your diet? any changes in water intake? hows your processed food intake?

 

[The motor guy]

How's your diet? any changes in water intake? hows your processed food intake?

My diets horrible. Fast food mainly

 

[ripcord]

Sometimes pain presents itself in a different spot than it's source. Do you feel any tender spots if you poke and prod at it?

Also, folks who are old and starting to break down (like me) got no business kneeling a lot. Except for Sundays, lol.

 

[The motor guy]

Sometimes pain presents itself in a different spot than it's source. Do you feel any tender spots if you poke and people at it?

No, not at all. There is a very slight dried out rough calloused area at the bottom of the knee, maybe the the diameter of a nickel. Probably where it was kneeling on the boat. That's the only thing I can think it is, but it still feels odd

 

[benjy]

fast foods are TOXIC especially the SEED oil they fry in again + again, poor food choices along with eating TOO much TOO often ARE the cause of most health issues!!

 

[4WD]

My diets horrible. Fast food mainly

You taking vitamins and mineral supplements ?

 

[spasm3]

If it gets worse, see an orthopedic, sounds a bit like patellar tendonitis.

 

[Fitter30]

I've had both knees with torn meniscus. One felt like how half rotten elastic like when you start to pull it apart. The other was a ruff edge it was under the knee cap every step. Knee surgeon then mri then surgery.

 

[Nick1994]

You might have back problems, and experiencing nerve pain.

 

[The motor guy]

You might have back problems, and experiencing nerve pain.

Interesting. I do have degenerative disc in my L5-S1. My back doesn't ever hurt though

 

[The motor guy]

One thing that certainly doesn't help is walking the dog. I have a feeling that's what caused it. That little 25 pound talk could drag me on the ground if he wanted. Being out on my feet all day, then talking him for a walk as soon as I get home definitely doesn't do them any good.

 

[ripcord]

My brother swears by his custom orthotic shoe inserts for his knees.

Edit: he jokes that as he ages, the amount he spends on his pants keeps going down, while the cost of his shoes just goes up and up.