<human>: I was told today that the result of recent xrays on my knees turned up a diagnosis of hypertrophy of the knees. I have osteo arthritis (since 2004) & am wondering what this is & how serious it is. I have been in pain all during the month of October 2011, but my symptoms have subsided this month. I was recently prescribed tramadol for the pain which I have been taking sparingly because I know it is habit forming.
<bot>: Hello, Hypertrophy of knee bones are one of the associated symptoms in case of osteoarthritis. You should do following to have relief in case of arthritis:- Avoid frequent up or down on stairs.- Avoid cross leg positions.- Start doing some exercises like qua Chat Doctor. - Take a mild analgesic off and on like Advil for relief from pain.- Apply a local analgesic ointment and do warm water fomentation with water bag over the knee.- Take some supplements like glucosamine, Chen