Quote Originally Posted by lawyergirl
Yes knees are tricky - I went to a doctor a couple years ago and apparently I have a condition where the cartilage in my is almost gone and so my knee cap rubs and there is not much of a cushion. His response to what I could do for it was, "Don't do things that hurt it." I know running isn't the best thing for it, but like you I know that w/o running that means no triathlons. I'm trying to start slow and do intervals of running and walking to see if the knee can handle it. Maybe I just need a better doctor!
OUCH!!!!

Well, you have a very specific problem with your knees. I think ice usually helps to eliviate swelling... so icing may not help in your instance.

You may want to look around and see if you can find a Dr. that specializes in knees and sports. Continuing to run may do you more harm than good.

Good luck.