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Sounds like a cartilage problem possibly the joint moving over a small tear...
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Get it scanned - the NHS (at last) seems to be 'sweating the resources' and has generated some spare MRI capacity - my friend had to wait less than a fortnight for a knee scan & they're doing it on a Saturday afternoon. Your GP should be able to refer you.
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Should I go to the doctors?
The old injury was from being run over and I dislocated my knee cap.
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Well...if it is "locking" in one position or suddenly "letting you down" then i would agree with rowan, but if it isn't then we may be looking at a loose body or indeed a number of things.
Take NSAIDS and monitor the situation.
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I don't mind waiting. Just unsure if I should rest it or exercise it.
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No need to see your GP at this stage and no need for an MRI for such an early maybe innocent condition.
In my opiion.
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I agree with Dr Rowanwitcht idea go to see your GP before the pain stops you from being able to walk.........................................
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It doesn't let me down. Just a bit sore and clicks. The click feels like it's coming from the back of the knee. I just worry that click is going to snap.
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It was the "old injury" statement that prompted my suggestion of scanning - obviously a new problem wouldn't need that (or even a GP visit) unless/until it didn't respond to NSAIDs.
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in a mo - I don't like seeing Doctors unless I have to.
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Go to the doctors,I had a painfull ankle,I worked through it for years ,I am in a wheelchair now , Phone, Go See The Doctor!.
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Okay...will do :-(
I have a swollen foot as well...
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Don't insult me by calling me Doctor....
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Lol Rowan....nursey ;-)
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Does it hurt/ping every single time you walk?
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No...only seems to happen when I'm out.
Not out out....lol
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Try wearing a sports support on it . You can get various ones at Boots .
I have very dodgy knees and they do help .
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My knee 'pings' constantly from a previous injury but in a different place. If you don't want to take painkillers, maybe you should strap it up. I know it helps my knee if it gets bad.
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If you don't like doctors, go and see a sports injury physio.
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I don't mind doctors. I just don't like to bother them unless I have to.
Like I said in the OP, it's not overly painful, but it's constant. I just don't want to damage it further. I'm 38...I still want to fight the kids and race them to the shop...and do stupid stuff with them.
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