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I have runners knee😣😫

bmorechick — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:34:30 GMT

Ok so after 50 years of running, I have had minor aches but this one got me. I ran a 5K with my 7 months pregnant daughter about 2 weeks ago. She is running slow considering the bulk she's carrying. We ran it at a 12 pace, which is my slow pace lately but that's ok...I'm out there. Uggh went to ortho today and he said while you're in great shape, that knee is swollen and yeah...painful. So while it is not a permanent fix, I did get a cortisone shot, he said to NOT RUN (omg) for at least two weeks, but walking ok along with exercises he gave me. I switched to a treadmill, running every other day, about 6 months ago and I think it was the pounding on the asphalt that did me in.

The cortisone is already working but yes, I know take it slow and follow doc orders. It typically heals on it's own if I don't aggravate it. I don't do well sitting still.

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I am still oxox — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:40:57 GMT

Good luck another thing to consider in the future might be the gel injections for further cushioning.

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bmorechick — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:53:42 GMT

@monicakm I feel like I'm being a big whiny baby about it 😣😣. I rarely complain about pain because fortunately I rarely have any so it's my turn to whine (that's what I told hubs). He had a knee replacement 6 years ago, so I'm getting little sympathy here 🤣🤣

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OneHappyHiker — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:27:46 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
@monicakm I feel like I'm being a big whiny baby about it 😣😣. I rarely complain about pain because fortunately I rarely have any so it's my turn to whine (that's what I told hubs). He had a knee replacement 6 years ago, so I'm getting little sympathy here 🤣🤣

@bmorechick - You aren't being a whiny baby and @monicakm would agree. It's all these little (or big) things which are seemingly come out of no where and planting themselves in our bodies that we simply aren't used to having and frankly don't like! Take a moment, complain about it, get that out of your system, and use your down time to do something else you need/want to get done. It's A LOT easier said than done, and I have trouble taking my own advice when it comes to sitting, but it comes with time going by. Things inevitably come up, so a little down time adjustment helps your mind and body heal. So good luck healing up nicely, and good luck with adjusting. Oh - good luck with your daughter's pregnancy too!

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ID2 — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:11:59 GMT

Nope! Never do lifelong running! It's bound to come back and haunt you! I'm an avid walker, that's all I do is power walk. A big NO on running. It's too hard on the knees.I just turned 70 and my Fitbit has recorded that I walked over 1,700 miles last year in 2023. Switch to walking. JMO

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Witchy Woman — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:48:34 GMT

After many years of running, two foot surgeries and painful knees, I had to give it up.

The woman I ran with at work was a marathoner and 10 years older than me...we would put in 6-8 miles daily at lunch time. Then 8-10 miles on weekends.

Eventually, I switched to fast walking, then bought a spin bike and do that.

Some can run forever, but I had to finally let it go. No, I wasn't happy, but eventually, you just have to know when to say enough.

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Lilysmom1 — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:10:06 GMT

@bmorechick , I feel your pain! When I turned 50, my doctor told me to get rid of the treadmill and get an elliptical. I followed his advice. Much easier on the joints. I walk a great deal and swim but gave up on running out of necessity. My knees thank me.

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CalminHeart — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:29:11 GMT

My running ended when after seeing the orthopedic surgeon and finding out I had a stress fracture. Ugh.

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Still Raining — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:44:23 GMT

There can be an afterlife for bum knees. In a couple of years you get the wee one their first Nikes and take them out. Those two year olds can run!

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Love to Run — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:07:46 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
Nope! Never do lifelong running! It's bound to come back and haunt you! I'm an avid walker, that's all I do is power walk. A big NO on running. It's too hard on the knees.I just turned 70 and my Fitbit has recorded that I walked over 1,700 miles last year in 2023. Switch to walking. JMO

@ID2 And what is your scientific basis for this assessment? Running is excellent cardiovascular exercise at the proper weight, with the proper form, and with the prober shoes. In fact, running can decrease one's likelihood of arthritis. I know people much older that you who enjoy running as much as you enjoy walking.

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bmorechick — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:58:43 GMT

@Love to Run Yes you are correct. If I have arthritis I don't know it yet and I'm 68. I think the treadmill is definitely gentler on my aging joints and as I said, the pavement pounding after doing the tread for months didn't help me. I'm tall but not a big woman. At 5'11 I weight 150 pounds and that's great for my height. I have maybe gained 20 pounds since high school, but that's typical age related weight gain to me. I have never been overweight in my life and that too super stresses joints. While I will walk until I can run again, I won't give it up yet. My 43 year old daughters regular running buddy is 73 and keeps up with my daughter. Lifelong runner and she's tall too but really small and in great shape.

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ROMARY — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:40:32 GMT

My personal motto to myself is 'Don't over-do anything'.

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Love to Run — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:40:23 GMT

@bmorechick wrote:
@Love to Run Yes you are correct. If I have arthritis I don't know it yet and I'm 68. I think the treadmill is definitely gentler on my aging joints and as I said, the pavement pounding after doing the tread for months didn't help me. I'm tall but not a big woman. At 5'11 I weight 150 pounds and that's great for my height. I have maybe gained 20 pounds since high school, but that's typical age related weight gain to me. I have never been overweight in my life and that too super stresses joints. While I will walk until I can run again, I won't give it up yet. My 43 year old daughters regular running buddy is 73 and keeps up with my daughter. Lifelong runner and she's tall too but really small and in great shape.

@bmorechick Good for you! When I lived in Memphis I had an Ortho that was also a runner, she really understood that telling a runner not to run is like telling someone not to breathe😂 I really miss her.

As I get older I may switch to running trails for a softer surface, I just hate the "dreadmill"😂 Anyway I hope you have a speedy recovery.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:24:41 GMT

I have one arthritic knee, I ride my stepper daily, I think this is good for my knee because it remains straight on the stepper, cycling made it hurt worse.