knee pain!!!

[Overweightandlazy]

just completed week 3 and I’m getting pain and swelling on the inside of both knees!! Really don’t want to running I’m loving it. is it just something that happens due to years of being lazy or is it a sign of some kind of damage in the joint

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I can't help you with medical questions, perhaps you have been running a little too fast, if the pain and swelling persists don't run, make an appointment with your doctor.

[Overweightandlazy in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks I’ll get it checked out asap I’m worried if I stop for long I’ll give up

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

It’s wonderful that you are enjoying your running & disappointing as it is..it’s never a good idea to run with pain before getting it sorted. You are probably fearful of being told to stop running..but continuing will do more damage.. get it sorted then you can continue the dream! Loads of us have restarted after physical injury.. you will be back before you know it!!

[Overweightandlazy in reply to Annieapple]

thanks for the support

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

I agree with everyone else. The worst thing you could do is run on it and make it worse. You’re much safer waiting until the pain has completely gone. Have a look at the nhs guidelines for when to seek advice about a painful knee and how best to manage it in the meantime. Seeing a physic could be another good option.

nhs.uk/conditions/knee-pain/

It’s interesting you say you’re worried about giving up. What makes you think that will happen? You’re obviously really motivated to get back to running-that really shines through in your post. What do you think will change while you’re doing the best thing for your running and letting your body heal?

[Overweightandlazy in reply to MissUnderstanding]

thanks for the advice and support

[Ritmo Graduate]

Could it be your shoes? A similar thing happened to me so I went and got my gait analysed and bought some proper running shoes.

The pain went.

[Overweightandlazy in reply to Ritmo]

who did you go to for the check up was it a specialist or just a GP

[Ritmo Graduate in reply to Overweightandlazy]

I went to a running shop (Runners Need) and they get you to run on a treadmill to see what kind of shoes you need. I over-pronate so I needed something for correction.

[Overweightandlazy in reply to Ritmo]

thanks

[gxrt]

Adjusting your form to reduce the amount of stress being transmitted through your knees should help. The book "The Lost Art of Running" by Shane Benzie, and the YouTube videos by Eric Orton are good sources of advice on this.

[Overweightandlazy]

thanks for the advice I’ll look them up

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You have had some good advice.

The main thing is, to go and get it checked by an expert. Your GP maybe the best first option but then a Sports Physio ( registered), would be the next option. Getting a diagnosis of what is happening is a great starting point.

Never run through pain as already stated and rest assured... those runs will be waiting for you!

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Hi Overweightandlazy,

My left knee started the same as yours then I had so much pain even for the sheet or cover to sit on it was excruciating after X-rays and MRI it turned out to be OS stage 4 in one knee and stage 2 in the other. I’m the same age as you and female (am I allowed to say that these days haha) anyway don’t wait get it checked out hopefully it’s nothing much to worry about and you will be well on the road to recovery.

I’m devastated now as I am waiting on another op date for replacement (as my first date was cancelled) but I can no longer run. The good news is however I did complete C24K and there are lots of other machines I can still use in the gym instead of a becoming a runner I may become a swimmer, a cyclist, a middle weight, a rower all with OS.

Speedy recovery

[Overweightandlazy]

thanks for the advice I’ve just been into the doctors and he’s put me on a six week waiting list to see a specialist. So no more running for me for the time being

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Overweightandlazy]

Really glad you’ve been seen and have a referral. Did they give you any advice on other ways to stay active? It’s a shame to have to pause the running but it could be a good time to walk or try some other forms of exercise so you’re in the best shape to restart.

[Overweightandlazy in reply to MissUnderstanding]

yeah doctor suggested swimming but I don’t really get on with that might get an exercise bike and try that. Really gutted as I was just starting to fall in love with running. Hope it’s only a temporary thing