What is a good at-home-remedy for torn meniscus pain?

i had a course of cortisone oral meds for my torn meniscus. it works to kill pain. the problem starts again when you run out of meds. if she,s in constant pain; it,s time for surgery. i lost the ability to walk due to a non repairable torn meniscus. i waited too long out of ignorance of my condition. avoid this. recovery after arthroscopic surgery is very quick. i was walking within four weeks without a cane. i had intensive physical therapy. i was back in the gym after six weeks. due to the severity of the injury, i had to get a total left knee replacement after six months. i was 62. i,m now 65, and a regular gym user. no pain. the right meniscus tore(ouch!) a year ago, but is a minor tear. leg presses, elliptical, bike riding, hamstring curls are all within my capabilities. my older bicyclist friend(30 miles a day) swears that castor oil soaked into his knees relieves him of having to depend on aleve for pain relief. this is a judgment call on your part.

Meniscus Pain Relief

Wear a knee brace when walking, use ice, use heat, do appropriate exercises (search them up), use pain relieving rubs, stay off knee as much as possible, go to physical therapy if possible and get ultrasound treatments.

This is hilarious a medical student asking for advice on YA to help a ...would "doctor" be the correct term? Totally freaking hilarious!

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