Chondromalacia patellae
That's what the pain in my knee is, worn out cartilage that allows the previously cushioned bones to rub together. It's a symptom, not a diagnosis. Of course for now the assumption is that the diagnosis is all the running for my marathon training (I've never been a runner, and I'm pretty heavy to be a runner, 195lbs). The only thing that will heal it is time and rest.
There's no way I can run the Nov 11 marathon. But the doctor said I should be able to run a half marathon Nov 25, and possibly a full depending on the healing. I'm determined to run a full. But I'm also pretty disenheartened by the 11th hour injury and am kind of expecting I won't be able to. I've invested a lot in this marathon, both time and emotion. I'd love to see a happy ending. I feel pretty powerless since there's nothing I can do to ensure the outcome.
That's what the pain in my knee is, worn out cartilage that allows the previously cushioned bones to rub together. It's a symptom, not a diagnosis. Of course for now the assumption is that the diagnosis is all the running for my marathon training (I've never been a runner, and I'm pretty heavy to be a runner, 195lbs). The only thing that will heal it is time and rest.
There's no way I can run the Nov 11 marathon. But the doctor said I should be able to run a half marathon Nov 25, and possibly a full depending on the healing. I'm determined to run a full. But I'm also pretty disenheartened by the 11th hour injury and am kind of expecting I won't be able to. I've invested a lot in this marathon, both time and emotion. I'd love to see a happy ending. I feel pretty powerless since there's nothing I can do to ensure the outcome.
Does it hurt too much? you can always soothe the pain with warm salty water, it helps!