MCL/Meniscus Dull Pain

Yikes! Something exactly like this happened to me last winter. I would ice it/rest for a few days, it would seem better, so then I would go for a run. The run would always go fine, but the next day it would be worse again. I kept doing this for about 3-4 weeks as I didn't want to lose fitness and was being stupid. I finally was sick of it and decided to take some serious time off (no running after just a few days). I ended up taking 2 full months off until I couldn't feel it at all any more. I ran after this time and it felt good. Not sure if it was because by this time the winter was now over and the footing was better, or if it actually got better.

Is this me from the future? Or someone I know mocking me?

I ran into this problem two years ago. I think it started from overworking the knee running through snow. The best solution I found was to get out in the snow a little more often than before; as with any stress on your body, you will adapt as you continue the stress.

A cold midwestern climate is actually ideal for developing knee strength. The more miles you log outside in the snow now, the better your knees will feel when you're hitting the track in the spring.

Hmmm... I will be quite frank with you. I had symptoms similar to yours last winter and I am still not any better. I think the tendons and ligaments in your knee reach a point of use where they will never be the same again. Sorry to tell you my friend, but your better days are behind you. Start enjoying some drinks more often, unhealthy food, etc... as running will no longer bring you joy.

I totally agree. I also went through this "knee aging" process a few seasons back and haven't been the same since. I was a young ,talented, aspiring 1:51 800m man. I have now been reduced to drinking a 6-pack a day and eating a different flavored bag of Doritos every night. Eh, it could be worse.

Oooh, tough news for you, buddy. I had this exact same problem a few weeks ago, and am currently recovering from having my leg amputated just above the kneecap. My doctor said this was the only way it would ever go away; remove the tendon!

bump hope this goes away!

Solar Power wrote:

Hmmm... I will be quite frank with you. I had symptoms similar to yours last winter and I am still not any better. I think the tendons and ligaments in your knee reach a point of use where they will never be the same again. Sorry to tell you my friend, but your better days are behind you. Start enjoying some drinks more often, unhealthy food, etc... as running will no longer bring you joy.

I hope you're NOT SERIOUS!!!!