Knee joint pain when putting weight on leg. Doctor or physical therapist?
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I would suggest a sports doctor that handles sports injuries. Since you've been overtaxing your knee with activities, he could give you better advice -- It's what he does. And if you don't like what you find, get a second opinion.
I'll also add that knee surgery doesn't always help. You'll probably have to change your sport to swimming - Less stress on the knees.
Running is quite hard on the knees, that exercise may be something you cross-off your list.
I would get an xray of the knee, that will most likely give you a good snapshot of what is going on. I had an xray of my creaky knees at about age 30-something.........knee pain, the cartilage in both knees was basically gone.
OP here,
So I just went to my GP and she prescribed Meloxican (anti-inflammatory), rest and X rays with a referral for MIR if needed. I'm going to ice my knee, do the drugs and take it easy for the next few weeks.
btw I have a high deductible HMO.
I appreciate everyone's input.
Good job!
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