Thanks Bee and Lil. Hope it isn't just a blip! I blooming hope so Bee. Not cruising along on my leg though! At least I now know I haven't got arthritis which was what was worrying me. The GP doesn't know what it is, all he can tell me is what it isn't! He thinks it might be a strained tendon in my knee and splints. Now I've got to see if the physio works and if not, go back again. Also said rather than take the painkillers in large quantities just take them when I need them. The trouble is my leg hurts all the time whether or not I take them. I bought some volterol cream at the weekend but can't use it with aural anti inflamatory tablets. I'm going to not take tablets tomorrow and try the cream. I really want to get this sorted because I can't do any exercise which is really frustrating. I caught a taxi to the doctors and because it cost £5 - and also to get some exercise - I walked back. It was really difficult but maybe that's what I need to do. Doing OK on the diet today - just had porridge so far. Should be easier as I'm taking TOIL today. On days like today I wish I was one of those people who are naturally thin and fit without having to diet and 40 years younger!