I have developed severe pain in my knees when getting up or down from a seated position over the last weeks. I have tried physical therapy for patella femoral syndrome and they have only gotten worse. I am being seen by a pain specialist whom is doing facet joint injections on my back. I see an orthopedic doctor for my knees. I have excruciating pain at night when I straighten my legs out and when I get up. I am scheduled for an mri on both knees. I was wondering if the back injections could ve caused this or what else can it be?
Dear patient you may be having early inflammatory arthritis of both knees. What us your age ? If you are past 50 yrs osteoarthritis may be likely. I would like to advise X-ray of both knees anteroposterior and lateral and skyline views. MRI will be more sensitive and specific than X-rays. Please take tab attract twice a day for pain relief.  You need to consult orthopedic surgeon with report.