I dont want to stop - Health + Injury

Coopsy

29/08/2002 at 18:38

I have just been diagnosed as having Osteoarthritis in my knee. It is probably due to a cruciate ligament rupture in 1987. I am 35 years old and have run FLM for the last 3 years. Last year I achieved my goal of finishing under 3 hrs.(2.56.08). Although I could handle not running marathons anymore I dont want to stop running altogether. Is there anyone out there who is running with this condition?

Nessie

30/08/2002 at 10:23

I don't know much about it, but if you bounce your message back to the top next week when V-rap is back from her holidays (I think it's next week....), she's a GP and full of lots of excellent info on this kind of thing.

Coopsy

30/08/2002 at 20:37

Nessie, thanks for that:-)

Paul Waller

30/08/2002 at 22:30

I'm 36 and 18 months ago I was diagnosed with an arthritic hip.

The orthopaedic surgeon suggested that I take Glucosamine Sulphate (1000mg ) every day, together with regular physio and stretching exercises.

I have continued running in moderation although this is limited to treadmill and off - road.

I cannot train to the intensity of pre-injury so race times are slower but on the positive side I cycle and swim a lot more than I used to ,......

SS - The Last Unicorn

01/09/2002 at 17:35

Coopsy - just wanted to say Bad Luck - and also well done on getting such a fab time in the FLM. Hope you get some positive advice soon

Coopsy

02/09/2002 at 14:51

Are you out there V-rap apparently you may be able to help? Please

Kenneth Dauris

02/09/2002 at 20:03

I have two areas of grade 3+wear on my right knee and wear behind the kneecap. Also some wear in the left knee, all this discovered after three arthroscopies over the past 6 years. After resting from running for nearly a year I started back again very gradually, although I have maintained a lunchtime swim most days for the last two years and cycle whenever possible. Have been running again for over a year now but as fitness returned I have done the predictable-started racing again and overcooked it. So now I am having to lay off running again. I know it is hard but the message is run a little and enjoy it.
Cross train also this will maintain fitness without distressing the knee, and maintain quad strength. I also take glucosamine HCL which I think helps.

Coopsy

06/09/2002 at 15:37

boing

COL

08/09/2002 at 15:55

GET INFORMATION/TRY GLUCOSAMINE IT SEEMS TO WORK ON MOST PEOPLE I KNOW WHO HAVE TRIED IT.

jerry

30/11/2006 at 08:07

Hi Carl Cooper! I am 30 year of age and I am also suffering the same problem
as your. As discussion with my doctor he suggest me "Glucosamine Sulphate
which is helping to improving this conditions so far.

Glucosamine Sulphate can be found at

http://citymart.co.uk/search.asp?s=Glucosamine

http://www.healthydirect.co.uk

cabletow

30/11/2006 at 09:40

Firstly there is no evidence that running causes OA, unless you are running on an injury, such as a ligament tear. In your case the ACL may have allowed abnormal knee movement.
Secondly there is no evidence that running with OA leads to it worsening , again as long as there is no injury or pain.

a good overview is available here
http://stoneclinic.com/osteoknee.htm

agree with the glucosamine thing and also suggest you do more treadmill work. You may want to consider more cushioning in your shoes. It is extremely important you stabilise the knee with Quads strengthening exercises and I would also suggest exercises to improve the proprioreception of the knee.

Depending on the severity of your OA then you may want to consider an unloading knee brace. This certainly can help people keep going. In your case it will also help to stbilise the knee and counter some of the abnosmal movements the ACL causes.

Remember exercise helps stimulate the bone to repair and strengthen and the worst thing you can do for your knee is to give up exercise and pile on the weight.

Velociraptor will add more when she gets back

cabletow

30/11/2006 at 09:41

just seen the dates of this posting

sorry probably teaching grandmas to suck eggs

slimteebies

30/11/2006 at 23:07

cabletow

I agree with you!

I have been told not to run anymore but I know that I will when I recover a little more from arthroscopy.

Carl Cooper I hope all goes well if you continue to run

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