Lucylu79
Gold Member
Hey, I'm a runner as well, I get problems with my right knee. Turns out I under probate my feet (there's a simple test for this so I recommend googling it) I bought asics trainers specially made for underpronating and it's helped loads. If I'm doing long runs (usually 5km+) I take an ibuprofen before it just to help with the swelling. I've got a knee support as well which I sometimes wear, these are really cheap from sports direct, think I paid £5 for mine and rrp was £30. Headaches are usually from dehydration, so make sure you drink plenty of water before your run and after. I don't drink during as it upsets my tummy, but try it. Also, if you do take ibuprofen before the run for your knee it will sort your headache out! Hope this helps! x
Oh thanks for all that help!
The docs have put me on naproxen and a painkiller assuming its tension headaches, hopefully the blood results will confirm its nothing else!
I went for a gait analysis and they said I over pronounce but ever so slightly. I tried a mild support shoe but it gave me shin splints so I went back to my saucony hurricane which are very supportive. They do however need replacing, I need a bigger size as my big tie hurts sometimes.
I bought some knee supports from sports direct, stupidly went for small and they would fit my arms they are so so tight! Going to look for some more.
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