[Mommysince21505]

I hurt my knee some how, not sure how though! I have just recently noticed this past weekend that it hurts when I extend it fully and when I bend it (all the way). It is a weird injury because it doesn't hurt when I walk or do anything else. I think I may have pulled something? I don't know... It isn't swollen or anything and it feels like it may sciatica (which I do have off and on since I have degenerative disc disease), because I feel something pull in my back but it also a stinging pain in the back and front of my knee??? It doesn't make sense...

Right now, I am just going to ice it and put icy hot on it throughout the day. I am so upset, because I don't think I can work out on it (at least not unless I want a more serious injury). I feel like I am going to miss out on losing what I want to this month because of it. I just feel really DOWN right now. I want to exercise! I don't want to stop exercising and mess up my routine and get out of shape again.

Anyway, if the pain continues or gets worse, I plan on getting it checked out. I am trying to give it a few days, maybe even a week, before I go to a doctor. It could save me money if it is just a small injury that will get better in a few days. Anyone else have this before? If so, what was it?

Thanks everyone for the comments in advance!

[CatherineM]

I've had more knee injuries than I care to remember, and have the surgical scars to prove it. Your knee just takes the brunt of any extra weight. We are extra susceptible because female's knees are at a different angle than male's knees. We are additionally very susceptible to torn ligaments while ovulating because they soften with the hormone changes.

A knee injury can follow you for the rest of your life, so don't mess around with it. Have it looked at.

[renstwin]

Let us know what happens with your knee. Are you able to walk on it for exercise without pain?

I have chronic knee pain, but that is because I have been heavy for basically my whole life. Any sudden pain that arises needs to be checked out!

Good luck!

[Mommysince21505]

Okay, so I don't think it is a knee injury after all. I think a nerve in my lower back is causing the pain in my knee. I know it sounds weird! However, when I apply pressure to the part in my back that hurts, my knee doesn't hurt. Seems like nothing I do with my knee hurts. I've been switching between a heating pad and ice pack continuously (on my back). It seems to be helping tremendously. However, it does still hurt... It may take a few more days. I will keep everyone updated!

[Butter_Butt]

Mommysince21505,
I can't say the source or why your in pain, but I'm having pain in my L Knee, it hurts to bend, I find myself stretching a lot and have Degenerative Disc Disease as well. Around 6 Month's ago, there was a pop with SEVERE pain in the bend of the back of my L Knee. Mentioned to my Doctor, and he said it was a Baker's Cyst. I sure hope you find out what it is and feel better soon!