[hawgcatcher]

I also had a knee that kept getting worse and worse. Went to the orthopedic doctor and got some meds and advice. Well I followed it to the letter, except we went on a trip to Alaska and getting out and on the tour buses and walking on ship board, it got pretty sore. Came back and he did the orthoscopic surgery on a torn ligament. Rough walking with it but after a few weeks it was so much better. I get twinges occasionally if I bend it wrong and I can't get down on my knees to pull weeds (thankfully).

But it was worth the surgery. Follow the doc's advise and it will work out. Good luck.