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To have booked a GP appointment for this?

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LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 12:10

I have had knee pain for four months now, following completing a 5k run. I heard a ‘pop’ as I was running and it’s been sore ever since. I stopped running and exercising for two months, beyond walking and upper body exercises. That did nothing, so I’ve slowly incorporated some lower leg exercises back into my routine.

A week ago, I took a tumble and since then the pain has been nearly unbearable. I’ve got pain at the bottom of my kneecap, it is worse when walking or after a long period of time sitting down. It’s sore in the morning, and gets worse after any exercise.

I’ve put in a form at my GP, but my partner is horrified and thinks that I should just suck it up, or if it’s really bad pay for private physio as he thinks I’m wasting the GP’s time and it’s not bad enough for that, is he right?

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tinyspiny · 30/10/2025 14:12

LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:09

He won’t drive me to the hospital, it’s about half an hour from us and he’d rather not waste his time

You need medical advice and a new partner .Your knee problem sounds exactly like my sister and she’s having surgery on Saturday .

Barton10 · 30/10/2025 14:12

This happened to me and it was torn meniscus which needed repairing with keyhole surgery. You need to get it checked.

outerspacepotato · 30/10/2025 14:09

Can you access funds to take an Uber or taxi?

When you see a doctor, please let them know that your partner refused to take you to access medical care.

LushLemonTart · 30/10/2025 14:04

Your knee is the least of your problems.

Daffydoll · 30/10/2025 13:59

Sounds like a meniscus tear. I had this and it’s so painful. Where it’s torn it sometimes catches and so your knee could lock or feel like something is there. I had mine repaired with keyhole surgery. It could potentially heal on its own but could take a year or more.

WalkingWavy · 30/10/2025 13:54

Vaguelyclassical · 30/10/2025 12:15

Courtesy of Dr Google: A torn meniscus is a common knee injury involving the C-shaped cartilage that cushions the knee joint. Symptoms include pain, swelling, a popping sensation at the time of injury, and a feeling of the knee locking or catching. (And it definitely needs to be taken seriously. I'm team "your partner is an idiot")

Unfortunately OP what you’re describing is exactly what happened to my partner when he tore his meniscus. Good luck to you

HeftyHedgehog · 30/10/2025 13:50

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LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:49

Thisisnotmyid · 30/10/2025 13:43

Can you self refer to physio instead? They can arrange things like x-rays etc if they feel it’s needed. GP won’t do much else anyway to be honest

I don’t believe so, and I’m not entirely sure it’s the right person to see? I just want some relief, it feels like there’s something in the bottom of my knee

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MayaPinion · 30/10/2025 13:49

Sounds like ACL to me. Get a diagnosis before going to a physio. We spent months and a lot of money working with a physio trying to get my daughter’s ACL back to normal. Eventually we went to the GP who sent her for an MRI and it turned out the ACL had snapped and no amount of physio would have repaired it (it still makes me rage now!). Definitely go to minor injuries in the first instance.

UncharteredWaters · 30/10/2025 13:43

LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 12:10

I have had knee pain for four months now, following completing a 5k run. I heard a ‘pop’ as I was running and it’s been sore ever since. I stopped running and exercising for two months, beyond walking and upper body exercises. That did nothing, so I’ve slowly incorporated some lower leg exercises back into my routine.

A week ago, I took a tumble and since then the pain has been nearly unbearable. I’ve got pain at the bottom of my kneecap, it is worse when walking or after a long period of time sitting down. It’s sore in the morning, and gets worse after any exercise.

I’ve put in a form at my GP, but my partner is horrified and thinks that I should just suck it up, or if it’s really bad pay for private physio as he thinks I’m wasting the GP’s time and it’s not bad enough for that, is he right?

It’s fine to see the gp. If you really want - you could ring the oractice and ask if they have a FCP physio you can see instead. Either is fine.

Thisisnotmyid · 30/10/2025 13:43

Can you self refer to physio instead? They can arrange things like x-rays etc if they feel it’s needed. GP won’t do much else anyway to be honest

MummaMummaMumma · 30/10/2025 13:42

When I call my drs they have a triage system, they tell you if you need to see a Dr, nurse, go pharmacy etc. If they agreed with your husband they won't give you an appointment.

anytipswelcome · 30/10/2025 13:40

Cakeandusername · 30/10/2025 13:32

Maybe get post moved to relationships. If he won’t drive you and you haven’t got access to money for an uber or taxi then it’s far bigger issue than a sore knee.
He’s your partner supposed to help and support you. I thought I’d broken a bone in foot tripping over jogging (a failed couchto5k attempt!) and DH drove me 45 mins, waited several hours outside (Covid he wasn’t allowed in) and drove me home after having bought me some lunch. That’s what you do if you care for someone.

This, really.

He sounds horrible OP, I’m sorry.

BlackCatGoesHome · 30/10/2025 13:34

Do an online patient triage form on your GP's website. They can then tell you what the most appropriate course of action is. They may well refer you straight to physio.

Cakeandusername · 30/10/2025 13:32

Maybe get post moved to relationships. If he won’t drive you and you haven’t got access to money for an uber or taxi then it’s far bigger issue than a sore knee.
He’s your partner supposed to help and support you. I thought I’d broken a bone in foot tripping over jogging (a failed couchto5k attempt!) and DH drove me 45 mins, waited several hours outside (Covid he wasn’t allowed in) and drove me home after having bought me some lunch. That’s what you do if you care for someone.

orangeblosssom · 30/10/2025 13:29

You may have torn a ligament. Need to see a GP

Lennonjingles · 30/10/2025 13:29

My DS hurt his knee playing football, he saw the GP next day who did a very thorough examination and knew what she was looking for, she said she was invited to many seminars offered by private orthopaedic consultants to learn how to do an examination. He had an acute crucial ligament injury which was confirmed when he had a scan on his knee.

andthat · 30/10/2025 13:27

LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:09

He won’t drive me to the hospital, it’s about half an hour from us and he’d rather not waste his time

What do you see in this absolute shit, @LunarLights1?

Tink3rbell30 · 30/10/2025 13:27

I wouldn't go to the GP for that. Minor injuries definitely.

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LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:26

user5972308467 · 30/10/2025 13:25

I’d go to the physio at our gps. You can see them relatively quickly, would be weeks and weeks for the GP.

I don’t seem to be able to refer myself though, it looks as though I need to get put through by my GP

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user5972308467 · 30/10/2025 13:25

I’d go to the physio at our gps. You can see them relatively quickly, would be weeks and weeks for the GP.

MagpiePi · 30/10/2025 13:21

nomas · 30/10/2025 13:02

I thought so. What is even the point of him if he thinks you aren't worth medical treatment but he is? What is he good for?

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ShortAndIntense · 30/10/2025 13:20

LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:09

He won’t drive me to the hospital, it’s about half an hour from us and he’d rather not waste his time

Sorry but your partner sounds awful. How horrible of him. If this was me, my partner would drive me to hospital any time of the day or night if I needed it, and he’d take care of me if I was in pain moving around and I’d do exactly the same for him. Please consider whether he’s the kind of person you really want to be with.

3luckystars · 30/10/2025 13:18

LunarLights1 · 30/10/2025 13:09

He won’t drive me to the hospital, it’s about half an hour from us and he’d rather not waste his time

You have a bigger problem than your leg.

He is mean to you.

Get a bus elsewhere and keep going, or better yet, ask a family member or friend to collect you and bring you away from him for good. You will have a lot more health issues if you stay with someone who doesn’t even like you.

nnyorks · 30/10/2025 13:18

From what you have described I would second it possibly being a torn cartilage I had similar experience in I had sports injury twisted my knee went to doctor he ignored how it happened told me it was from having child baring hips sent for physio a physio saying it was cos 1 leg shorter than the other 8years later of variant pain knee locking up swelling etc mentioned to a doctor again was sent for an MRI and severe torn cartilage had surgery and it’s been fine sine so go doctors say you suspect torn cartilage as you heard the pop and ask for MRI to rule it out