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Has anyone else had trouble with LCL (lateral collateral ligament) in your knee? It's excruciating pain when it gets twisted.

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Middleburg, FL
January 22
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A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

How is your LCL doing, Hummingbird914?

February 20
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

I understand the knee pain, really gets me at night. I have neck back and feet massager laying in my bed. Kinda looks like something of a testing pod. Lol my blankets aligned. My highlight is not getting tangled. Lol joke to keep going. Laughter is the best. I do have a therapist now. She really helps me release mentally.

February 4
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

My knees have been so beat up over the decades. Comfrey oil and or ointment repairs and rebuilds ligaments. It's the only thing I use now. And this cold weather has me looking like a robot with all my braces on. 😁
Hands, wrists, feet, ankles, shoulder, knees and toes, knees and toes.
Sing it with me...😆

January 23
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Ouch! While I have enthesitis, I have not specifically had issues with my LCL, Hummingbird914. I hope you find something that helps!

January 23
MyPsoriasisTeam

Are you experiencing excruciating pain in your lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in your knee?

That sounds incredibly painful, and you're not alone in dealing with severe knee issues related to psoriasis. Many MyPsoriasisTeam members report intense knee pain, though it's often related to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing excruciating pain in your lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in your knee?

That sounds incredibly painful, and you're not alone in dealing with severe knee issues related to psoriasis. Many MyPsoriasisTeam members report intense knee pain, though it's often related to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) rather than specifically the LCL.

About 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop PsA, which commonly affects the knees. The pain can be severe and may involve:

- Inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bones (enthesitis)
- Swelling and stiffness that makes movement difficult
- Pain that can be "hot to the touch"
- Limited range of motion

A MyPsoriasisTeam member described feeling like they were "walking like a robot because my knees were so stiff and wouldn't bend right." Another member shared that "the pain in my knees is getting worse every day."

If you haven't already, it's really important to talk to your doctor or rheumatologist about this pain. Even a six-month delay in diagnosis or treatment can affect joint damage. They can determine if your LCL pain is related to PsA or another issue and recommend appropriate treatment to help manage the inflammation and protect your joints.

January 22

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