Sore knee after and during exercise

[Nosha123]

Ok.. I have had this for many many months now.. and am just grinning and bearing it.... as its not too bad.. but any idea why I am experiencing this..

Started after a ski holiday 3 years ago and its my left knee... its kind of an ache.. and the occasional twinge of pain right behind the knee cap... It doesnt feel muscular... or bone - and I wondered if it could be my cartilage or a lack of it??? (PS I'm 35 female and otherwise fit and well, right weight for height etc)

Since I have now been doing aerobics and steps classes - the pain is more frequent.. wearing high heels also seems to hurt the knee more than flat shoes - I take Glucosamine daily as recommended by a colleague who lifts weights - which does seem to help. I have been told i need to strengthen the muscles above the knee too with exercise.

Does anyone have any idea what this could be..... and whether anything can be done?

[Androcles]

I'm not a medic, but having had a similar problem and had treatment for it, the pain continues and the physio says it is probably cartilage damage. You probably need to get somebody medical to take a look to get a good diagnosis....

[Nosha123]

~Hmm interesting!! whats the treatment?? And how the hell do they diagnose it?? Surely an xray wouldnt see cartiliage???

[Mr k]

How long have you been taking Glucosamine for and what mg and dosage ?
As it can take over 3 months before you notice as its a slow rebuilding process
I take 2 1000mg daily i have taken these for about 3 months now and the pain has almost disappeared now and I'm back training hard daily again...
As Glucosamine isn't cheap from your local stores the site below is

http://www.healthydir...m/product/GLU1K/d.jsf

[craft1948]

I buy my glucosamine from chemistdirect on line...............I buy the liquid not the capsules.

[sammmo]

try listening to your body and rest the leg.. theres only pain there because your damaging it..

[Androcles]

MRI scan not an Xray - costs!

I must admit I am not convinced about glucosamine either - but with all these things you can never be sure if it si the treatment or good old mother nature healing it herself. There are side effects as well -google them.

I agree with Sammo - try resting it for a bit!

[beso]

Classic cartilage wear and damage symptoms.

If you want your knees to last, the main thing is to stop doing further damage. Quit the steps aerobics immediately and stop wearing high heels. Persisting on worn cartilages results in further permanent damage. You may find that your knee will never be perfect again. Ageing is a bitch but you have to get used to it. Much worse is to come.

I am not convinced by glucosomine. It did nothing for my knee problems. I had better reuslts by eating lots of geletine.

[tamborine]

Stop the exercise and wear an elastic knee support till the discomfort goes.