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Is this osteoarthritis or ITBS?

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millie98372
millie98372

I am a 20 year old runner who has been experiencing lateral knee pain for about 3 months. It is a deep aching pain on the outside of both my knees - feels like its on the bone (although it hurts my right knee more). It does not seem to fit the diagnoses of ITBS as it doesn't worsen when going downhill and there is no swelling. Also, they both have started to make 'grinding/creaky' sounds when I feel them when bending and extending them. They also really hurt after I extend my legs after sitting cross legged for a while. Any thoughts on what it could be would be appreciated - thanks!

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  • Ffodos
    Ffodos millie98372

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    Hi it might be the cartridge in the knee joints are starting to crumble and causing you pain but you are at a young age for this to happen or it could you have damage the muscle and tendons down the side of knee without knowing if I was you I would go see a doctor to refer you to a hospital knee specialist so he can get to the root of your pain good luck hope you find the cause of your pain soon

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