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Church
September 20th, 2010, 08:17 PM
I got some good swelling going on in my right upper leg area, I'm taking ibuprofen and icing it, anyone got anything else I can do to help.

Iron Man
September 20th, 2010, 08:23 PM
Hmm. Did this happen from sports, like possibly a muscle strain?

Church
September 20th, 2010, 08:27 PM
What happened it my kneecap popped out of place and its still swollen up. Happened while trying to do the splits, yes I'm a idiot.

Iron Man
September 20th, 2010, 10:21 PM
Jeebus! I would try some Icy Hot, and if that doesn`t work, go to a doctor.

Harley Quinn
September 21st, 2010, 01:07 AM
Like Enterprise said, best bet is going to the doctors, but also if you have a shop nearby, get a knee support. I'm using one now and they help a lot, one piece of advise though, stop doing the splits :P

wtblife
September 23rd, 2010, 04:31 AM
What happened it my kneecap popped out of place and its still swollen up.

Mine used to do that constantly when I'd get up after sitting in certain positions, boy did it suck, but I don't think it ever really swelled.

Anyway, it should be fine in time, just rest it as much as possible. It sounded like you were doing a ton when I first read this, but then I realized I just don't do enough for my injuries >.<

Zazu
September 25th, 2010, 10:12 AM
What happened it my kneecap popped out of place and its still swollen up. Happened while trying to do the splits, yes I'm a idiot.

You need to keep your knee strapped up - your patella has a tendency of popping out again quite easily after you've done it once so keep it supported. You could put some ice on it when you're resting it to reduce pain - reduce swelling but apart from that all you can do is keep going on the ibuprofen and paracetamol.

Also, if you haven't already had it looked at by a doctor, do so.