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I just thought of this last night. Have you tried Voltaren gel on your knee? It is specifically for arthritis. It is not cheap, but Walgreen's has a store brand called Diclofenac Gel that is less expensive. You could also try one of those creams with aspirin in them, and there are patches as well. Hope this helps.
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I'd like to suggest that your knee pain maybe not come from an issue with your knee specifically. It could be your back, hips, gluteal muscles, etc - they could be very tight or conversely, over-stretched, causing imbalances which then leads to knee pain, including during/after walking.
I had a period of severe knee pain, and practically could not walk. Went to Primary Care doctor who recommended that I see a Physical Therapist before going to an Orthopedic doctor. X-rays indicated only very mild arthritis; little knee degeneration. I went for P/T several weeks, learned the proper stretching as well as strengthening exercises. My issue was in overly tight & strained quadriceps muscles that were pulling on tendons over my kneecap as well as my IT band. P/T eventually led to short, daily yoga sessions, particularly to stretch my quads, and strengthen my glutes. I'm now 98% pain-free in my knees for regular walking. (I have to work up to hills; downhills can still cause soreness.) -Anita
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