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    kneepain81 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:45 AM
    Knee Pain
    About a year ago I went out for a run and the next morning both of my knees were swollen and even taking a step down a stair led to excruciating pain. I iced both knees and wore knee braces for about 2 weeks. Finally, the pain subsided. However, a year later my right knee is still incredibly unstable and feels extremely weak. I do not run at all and haven't do to fear it will just snap in half. I don't feel real pain the knee, but some tingling and weakness almost every day.

    What could possibly be wrong?
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:47 AM

    Anything from a sprain to torn ligaments - you really should see a Physician. No one here can diagnose you based on symptoms.
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:49 AM

    I am actually finally going to see one tomorrow. I just wasn't sure if it was necessary or this was a common injury that didn't need medical attention.

    I really just wanted to see if someone had any insight or had a similar problem before and could relate. I am going anyway, but was hoping someone might know a little about it.
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:50 AM
    Unfortunately there are so many things that can cause joint pain like you describe. Your best course of action is to see that doctor you have the appointment with.
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:53 AM

    Correct me if I am wrong, but since it has been a year and I don't have extreme pain wouldn't that mean that it's likely not a serious injury?

    I hate to bother, but I really fear the old doc and I just want to go in with as much information (and fear reduction) as possible.
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    Nov 3, 2009, 08:56 AM

    I tore a ligament which was painful on and off for over a year.

    Some days I was fine; other days I was limping.
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