I remember going through growing pains. You really will outgrow them.

In the meantime this link might answer some of your questions.

Ps: Welcome to Fluther!

When you are in pain, try ice, 20 minutes on 40 minutes off for up to 5 cycles. This will diminish any swelling that may be causing this pain. Try it and see if it works.

@anv_8 Mine used to be terrible, too. Warm baths can really help on bad days. @Dog‘s link has some great tips. Motrin helped me.

I’d recommend these for bad days and you can follow up with a heating pad at home.

You can ask your doctor if they get really bad, but he/she will most likely recommend heat therapy & an analgesic as @Dog & I have done. I would not recommend cold therapy for joint pain, ever.

@anv_8 I forgot to add, that sleep during growth spurts is extremely important, as is calcium & vitamin D.

Yes I had growing pains that were that painful. I had them in my calves and my knees. My knees especially during cold or season change. Rubbing them can help significantly and so can applying a heat pad. You’ll grow out of it but I had mine far into my teenage years. Sorry, they really really hurt.

See another doctor.