Can torn meniscus pain come and go?

Question

I tore my meniscus a few months ago while playing football. Sometimes the pain is really sharp and bad, but other times it completely goes away for days. Is it normal for torn meniscus pain to come and go like this?

Meera Nair · Accepted Answer

Yes, it definitely does and it is so emotionally draining. Some days I felt completely fine and hopeful, and the next day a simple twist would bring back all the pain and make me feel so helpless. You are not alone in this.

Manoj Verma · Answer

It happens because the swelling inside the knee keeps changing. When the pain is gone, don't assume it is fully healed; keep doing basic quadricep strengthening exercises at home as recommended by a physiotherapist.

Aditya Goel · Answer

Definitely. My fitness tracker logs show that my knee pain only peaked during high-impact activities or side-to-side movements, while walking straight felt normal. Track your daily steps and avoid twisting motions.

Ananya Roy · Answer

Yes, it is quite common for the pain to flare up only when the torn piece gets caught in the knee joint during certain movements. Try wearing a good knee sleeve for support on your active days.

Rajesh Patel · Answer

It does behave like that. Since diabetes slows down healing, I had to be very careful when my meniscus pain subsided, making sure not to overexert myself or eat inflammatory foods that could trigger the pain again.

Kabir Malhotra · Answer

Bro, it absolutely comes and goes. I tore mine playing football, and some weeks I could walk fine without any pain, but the moment I tried to squat or turn suddenly, it would lock up and hurt like crazy. Better get an MRI done.

Can torn meniscus pain come and go?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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