2hrs into yesterdays workout I suddenly noticed a small pain in my left knee. Unfortunately the pain got worse. After 3 hours I couldn't pedal any more with my left foot, so I rode the last hour with one foot (tough!). I hoped that my knee would be better over the night, but it has really turned worse. I think I will go to the doc in a couple of days, but I would like to know what you might think it is.
When I bend the knee and put pressure on it (eg., pedal, walk in stairs/hills etc.) the pain emits from the top corner of the knee cap, on the inside. The pain goes away immediately if I stretch out my foot. When I pedal, the pain increases for every revolution and after 4-5 sec it is intolerable. If the foot has been in a steady position for a long time, the knee is very stiff if I suddenly try to walk. Also then the pain arise from bending the foot.
Before this weekend I've had three weeks of vacation, and this weekend was the start of the preparations for the next season. I rode 3hrs on Saturday without any problems. The position on the bike is the same as I've had the whole year. Pedals and cleats are not exchanged recently.
What do you think?
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When I bend the knee and put pressure on it (eg., pedal, walk in stairs/hills etc.) the pain emits from the top corner of the knee cap, on the inside. The pain goes away immediately if I stretch out my foot. When I pedal, the pain increases for every revolution and after 4-5 sec it is intolerable. If the foot has been in a steady position for a long time, the knee is very stiff if I suddenly try to walk. Also then the pain arise from bending the foot.
Before this weekend I've had three weeks of vacation, and this weekend was the start of the preparations for the next season. I rode 3hrs on Saturday without any problems. The position on the bike is the same as I've had the whole year. Pedals and cleats are not exchanged recently.
What do you think?
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