I know I have severe osteoarthritis of bilateral knees, with my left knee bothering me more than my right. I m on disability from being an RN. Last October, while doing the cool down in water aerobics, I was doing a modified exercise when I got a severe pain in the lateral side of my left knee. Within a month, it had swelled, and I saw my family doctor. She instructed me to see my orthopedist. By this time my L knee was double what my right knee was. I was given a cortisone injection. Several days after the injection, my knee really hurt as the medication moved around my knee. My knee continues to swell. At times it locks. I have a hot and cold wrap I ve been using on it, as well as taking Mobic. I take OTC acetomenifphen for additional pain. What do you recommend?
Hello, You can try higher end analgesics like HY Chat Doctor.  If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedic and plan for knee replacement surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.