swelling and pain in knee for 10 yrs

50 yr old female patient with chronic left knee pain for 10 yrs. the whole left knee joint is swollen (about 2x bigger than right knee) pain is worse when she walks. sharp pain is induced even with slight pressure all around the joint.

pain is worse with cold weather and fatigue

s.s: cold body temp., without thirst prefers summer Heart murmur, currently experiencing post menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, poor digestion slight epigastric distention after meals, acid reflux, edema (knee)

tx: kd 10 - pain was reduced somewhat. then LV 1 + HT 9 +
knee pain is much better. pain was induced when pressed hard but no pain with slight or moderate pressure.

upon second visit pain was still less than 1st visit and swelling is down by about 20%

patient said walking became easier.

she had about 5 treatments with the same points but some days seem better than other days and relief doesn't last.

Tx: PC 6 opposite side. patient says this tx is much better than tonifying ht tx.

James Jung L Ac
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