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leg pain

I have pain in leg that started in calf of leg, then went to knee.  Now my entire leg hurts when I try to walk.  I went to my doctor and he said it is arthritis of the knee.  Can arthritis of the knee affect the leg this badly, to the point that I cannot put all my weight on the leg and am limping?   He ruled out any clots in leg.  Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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469901 tn?1276563623
It may be arthritis, but I would want x-rays performed so the degree of damage could be seen.  I am glad you are getting a second opinion.  Please let us know what you find out and what treatment the doctor(s) prescribe for you.
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Thanks for your help.  No, he did not take x-rays and that is what concerns me.  I am going to try to get to a different doc next week.  I am just concerned about the limping....did not think arhtritis would be so debilitating, so I thought it may be something else that he missed.  He was insistent it is arthritis.
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469901 tn?1276563623
Arthritis of any sort can be debilitating.  How did he diagnose your knee as arthritis?  Did he take x-rays?  If not, I think you should get a second opinion.  In the mean time, I hope he prescribed you something to help.  I can tell you when my knees and hips bother me I use a cane to get around.  Do not be afraid to get and use one.  They bring out the nicest sides of people.
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