my knee is making strange noises??

Hi,

My knee is clicking every time I bend my leg. Also, if I lift and straighten my leg, there are a number of clicking sounds and a sort of grinding sensation :-(

Any ideas what could be causing this and how to stop it happening?


Regards,
William

Hi William,

My knees have also started clicking since ive been training for the FLM, and based on my own medical knowledge(im training to be a vet, but that doesnt mean that my suggestion is correct!!!), i think it is very likely to be due to inflammation of the cartilage around the knee joint, which is caused by continuous pounding from running! I suggest to take ibuprofen and maybe use hot/cold repeatedly after runs to help 1) reduce the inflammation and 2) the hot/cold combination will encourage blood flow in the area, and may help to reduce the inflammatory process! I also bought a glucosamine sulphate plus chondroitin supplement which will help to rebuild any damaged cartilage, and basically save your knees in the future, if taken daily!

Hope some of what i said helps, let me know how you get on.
Charlotte x

A lot of clicking and grinding in the knee is perfectly natural and nothing to be worried about, just natural wear and tear. I was told this by a couple of physiotherapists as I was worrying about the strange noises. As long as any new noises aren't accompanied by pain, I've been told not to worry.

As for Glucosamine, a lot of people swear by it but the jury seems to be out from a medical point of view - I read some stuff last week that said its effects are so far unproven. But hey, if it works for you, that's the main thing.

Hi,

Thanks for your replies. I have been doing a bit of research on the net.

http://www.iasm.com/kneepat.html

Seems to be the same problem (I think!). However, I'm reluctant to ignore it because last time I did that, I ended up needing an operation.

Perhaps I'll give it a week then check with the doctor...




Regards,
William

Right knee clicks, grinds, burns, aches, gives way in sympathy. Gets a lot worse if I don't run. No idea why.

Best bit is bending down for sandwich mans box at work, clears the place in minutes, pretend it hurts and get sympathy from office lovelies