Guest guest Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used those muscles. any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 I use lemongrass to help with sore ligaments and marjoram for the muscles. Lemongrass can be hot so you may want to use a carrier oil. Hope you feel better. Wendi in NJ Sent from my iPhone On Mar 20, 2010, at 2:28 PM, " Davida " <pam wrote: > Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or > injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - > looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint > oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any > ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' > but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't > bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used > those muscles. > > any help appreciated. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 - Davida Saturday, March 20, 2010 1:26 PM Knee swelling If it is hot then ice should help with the swelling. I suggest you see a doctor though. I don't want to scare you but it could possibly be a blood clot that has formed.It's always better to be safe than sorry. Sharron Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used those muscles. any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Davida If that were me, I would hit the ER and fast! For it would be a sign, for me now, that I had clots in my knee and leg. I would not let them give me aspirin or anti clotting meds. They are actually worse than the health problem. Taking vitamin E capsules for myself only. I would take 2,000iu a day. I don't remember what the average dose is, but I am way over average size. I would also keep the leg elevated above the heart, as much as possible. Something else that I do here, is to rub in creams, lotions or the like with vitamin E oils in them or alone. I vary what I do for the rub. Even to just massaging the knee and leg as much as possible. One other thing to consider. Are you breathing harder or panting, with the same amount of exercise? Now, since I scared you, as I was, when first diagnosed with blood clots in my leg and lungs. I'm wondering if you might have an embolism in the knee. My cousin was just operated on for that, in his knee. Also, you might have been stung by something. hey, ever know. Now, I am not trying to scare you, but trying to educate you about what might have happened. So if you have health insurance or can otherwise get treated. You might want to hobble into the docs office or ER and get checked out. Chances are, they will order an Ultrasound of your leg and knee, maybe even a CT scan or MRI. Better safe than sorry. At least then they could maybe eliminate what is wrong. I'm hoping you just twisted the knee somehow, when you weren't aware of it. For they don't always manifest themselves, for awhile. Again, I only said what happened to my cousin and myself above. I am not prescribing any course of action or meds. Bill Davida wrote: > Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or > injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - > looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint > oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any > ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' > but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't > bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used > those muscles. > > any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 I agree. This needs to be checked out for a blood clot. But first apply ice.It will help a bit and comffey compresses would help IF it is a sprain. C-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Please see a doctor...rule out any serious problems. There are numerous herbal poultices that can be used to reduce inflamation, but since you don't remember damaging it, I'd get it checked first. Blessings, Beveg , " Davida " <pam wrote: > > Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used those muscles. > > any help appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Sometimes, you don't have to do anything. Cold and damp weather are my knees worst enemies. The lemongrass eo is a good remedy. I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis last summer, and now I know why my knees will swell and be painful for no reason. You may want to check with an Ortheopedic to find out exactly what your issue is. I also found these wonderful patches from a company called " Naturopatch of Vermont " last year. They are made with olive oil, arnica, cayenne, rosemary, lemongrass and ginger essential oils. Their phone is 800-340-9083 and website is www.naturopatch.com Or, you could attempt your own mixture of these wonderful oils and you will see how wonderful it works to minimize the pain and the swelling. Not just on your knees, but most parts of the body these will work on. Good luck. Danielle G. , " Davida " <pam wrote: > > Have no clue what happened - don't remember twisting my knee or injuring it in anyway. But right above my kneecap it's all swollen - looks like somebody put a balloon in it. I've been using peppermint oil and lavender to try to take out the swelling - anyone have any ideas what I could put on it to take out the swelling? It is 'hot' but not extremely hot - and its not painful - except that I can't bend it really well, so now my calf is hurting because I've used those muscles. > > any help appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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