After having read the injury sticky post....HELP???

Hey everyone! I just read all three pages of this and I find it extremely helpful and positive. But I have a few questions about myself :) I am exercise fanatic! I love my gym, playing basketball/soccer/volleyball. You name it, I'll try it and most likely love it! You all may have remembered that a while back I had very bad knee issues in both knees (Chondromalacia, Osgood Schlaters(sp?), and some tendonitis) I had previously been a big runner, for 4-6 miles. I went to the orthopedist and I loved it there. I now have specific orthopedics, been to physical therapist, and for around a month or two I was "back to normal." Then during a soccer game I got hit HARD with a soccer ball on the right side of my right knee. (I was not IN the game, but at half time we went out to play) Ever since, I have had pain from my butt down through my hamstring, all the way through my calves and sometimes to the foot. I do not think the soccer ball caused it or not, but I do not know...I have done hours of research and it might be my sciatic nerve, or something else. I have also been growing lately and have been extra hungry and tired. Many people have commented on my growth and how I appear taller. Therefore it might be just that I am growing and need to rest. I have read all the suggestions by the OP and I have done most of that stuff. I really want to try yoga and my gym offers yoga classes as well as Body FLOW classes. They are like Pilates/yoga mixed. Okay, I need to stop talking :P But, what should I do??? Thanks in advance!

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hi psychoj. how long has your knee hurt?  If it has been a while and not gotten better I recommend going back to the doctor. good luck, I hope you feel better soon.

Around 2 weeks with the pain through my leg. Before that, a few months with the "real" knee pain, but I worked through that and it recovered. I am just mad that I keep getting injured and am trying to figure out how to exercise smarter! Thanks for replying!

I would highly suggest going to your doctor. They already know your history with your knees, and would probably be able to find out what's wrong with you. Some of us maybe able to figure out what's wrong with your knee by the discription you gave, but only your doctor can set you up with the right treatment and prescribe medication for your pain. GOOD LUCK! I hope all goes well.