Knee Bursitis

Vegan_Chick
Vegan_Chick Posts: 474 Member
edited December 17 in Social Groups
Anyone experience knee bursitis? I ran my first half marathon 4 weeks ago and hurt my knee really bad. I haven't been able to run since because it hurts so bad. I went to the doctor a few days ago and she said it is bursitis and to take Aleve for 2 more weeks. That will be a total of 6 weeks not able to run!

I am going stir crazy and wanted to know if there are any other natural remedies? I have looked up some online but would like to hear opinions if anyone has one. Anica Montana , ginger powder, and Devil's Claw are 3 that I found online, but are they worth it? Anyone have any other experiences?

Replies

  • Vegan_Chick
    Vegan_Chick Posts: 474 Member
    No one wants to give me advice? Boo!
  • maura1110
    maura1110 Posts: 171 Member
    What's knee bursitis? I am running my first half marathon on Saturday and have been having some knee pains during my training, not sure if this is the same thing you have! Hope it feels better!
  • HJCsDaddy
    HJCsDaddy Posts: 419 Member
    I have bursitis in my right knee and the bursa sac swells up pretty good when I do trail runs, but after taking an anti-inflammatory pill (naproxen), it usually subsides. I tried to be preventative and take the Naproxen prior, but it didn't help at all. I have heard knee sleeves help out with the problem but just cant get used to it, thus just deal with it. Sorry I cant be of more help.
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