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Old 05-21-2008, 07:30 PM   #1
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I have this sharp pain on the outside of my right leg near my knee. I experienced the pain about 6 weeks ago, took a week off from running, and then I haven't felt the pain again until yesterday. The pain was so sharp that I could barely get through .25 of a mile yesterday, whereas 6 weeks ago the pain didn't become really sharp until the 1.5 mile mark of a run. The pain is not there when I'm walking, only when I'm putting pressure on it when running. I wonder if it is a ligament thing or maybe a slight bone crack. Anyone felt this type of pain before?
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It might be this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome

But you should see a doctor if you want a diagnosis.
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Old 05-21-2008, 07:43 PM   #3
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Agree with MW on both accounts.

Do a quick search here in the fitness and cycling forums for ITB syndrome (or some other common spelling) and you'll probably find a dozen threads talking about it.
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I have this sharp pain on the outside of my right leg near my knee. I experienced the pain about 6 weeks ago, took a week off from running, and then I haven't felt the pain again until yesterday. The pain was so sharp that I could barely get through .25 of a mile yesterday, whereas 6 weeks ago the pain didn't become really sharp until the 1.5 mile mark of a run. The pain is not there when I'm walking, only when I'm putting pressure on it when running. I wonder if it is a ligament thing or maybe a slight bone crack. Anyone felt this type of pain before?
Welcome to the ITB club. You'll be taking 3-6 weeks off. Probably closer to 6 since you're at the point where .25 miles ends your run. As goose said, we've had several good threads discussing the treatment. It's my curse and a frequent fight for me.
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:24 PM   #5
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I have this sharp pain on the outside of my right leg near my knee. I experienced the pain about 6 weeks ago, took a week off from running, and then I haven't felt the pain again until yesterday. The pain was so sharp that I could barely get through .25 of a mile yesterday, whereas 6 weeks ago the pain didn't become really sharp until the 1.5 mile mark of a run. The pain is not there when I'm walking, only when I'm putting pressure on it when running. I wonder if it is a ligament thing or maybe a slight bone crack. Anyone felt this type of pain before?
Think it might be this? If so, I'd rest it another week or two.

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It might be this.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iliotibial_band_syndrome

But you should see a doctor if you want a diagnosis.
Yep I think you might be right. This is probably what I have. Great, just great.
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Old 05-23-2008, 06:49 PM   #7
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Hey, the IT Band Club welcomes another member. I took two weeks off and slowly started running and making sure I'm streatching really good afterward. No pain since.

It sucks though and I'm sorry.
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