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[donegall_]

hi all im Bernie im a newbie just groping about here im t2 on metformin850ml twice daily coping not so bad wondering has anyone any tips or advice for painful joints namely knee suffering greatly at present, thanks

 

[Squire Fulwood]

I know nothing about joints (knees etc.) but welcome anyway.

 

[clinton137]

Hi n welcome
Not sure about pain in ur knees though

 

[donegall_]

I know nothing about joints (knees etc.) but welcome anyway.

hi squire nice of you to get bk to me and thanks for the welcome im t2 as I say and diagnosed a yr past in feb had seriously high bp and sugar levels when first diagnosed on a combination of bp meds and metformin twice daily plus a statin iv only just recently been suffering this bad knee and wondering is it linked to the diabetes thanks again Squire

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hi and welcome,

I've never heard of bad knees being linked to diabetes. Sounds a bit like arthritis to me However, statins can cause muscle and joint pains. Have a read of the leaflet in your packet and see if the possible side effects apply to you.

 

[DeejayR]

Hi & welcome. First I have to ask, are you overweight?

 

[add]

Hi and welcome to the forum
I know nothing about pains in knees.But I have surfed on net for you and found some info.
Check out these links.They might be useful for you
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-complications/diabetes-joint-pain-and-bones.html
http://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/joint-pain#Overview1
Don't worry...everything will be alright...wishing you a speedy recovery

 

[eddie1968]

Hi as welcome to the forum. Why don't you start a new thread about joint problems? Good luck.