Hello,I have been experiencing pain in both knees for the past 3 years. It is a shooting pain, whicChatDoctores and goes. When I walk down steps both knees tremble considerably. I also have stiffness at the bottom of my back, which is especially bad in cold or wet weather, and sometimes a throbbing pain in the left side of my lower back.I have been diagnosed as having mild osteoarthritis in my left hip. The X-Ray showed slight wear at the hip joint, but nothing too severe.For pain relief I take on average 800 mg Ibuprofen per day.Your input would be appreciated.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament injury, torn meniscus, knee bursitis or patellar tendinitis. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis. The is also a possibility of condition like sciatica. Doctor may recommend physical therapy, certain exercises, prescribe muscle relaxant, calcium supplement, corticosteroid injection or knee replacement surgery. For now apply warm compresses, take rest and continue ibuprofen.  Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,