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So, I went to the orthopedic doctor yesterday to investigate what I thought was some mild torn cartilage in my right knee (suffered following a short 2.5 mile run right before Christmas). Turns out the cartilage (and the whole joint) has degenerated from what is called osteoarthritis. Dang.

I'm 47, 6'3" and 220 lbs or so. I started running about 6 or 7 years ago primarily for cardiovascular exercise (I already weight train). I obviously do not have a "runner's body". Anyway, the doctor told me yesterday that my running days are over. I still have minor inflammation and pain in my right knee, but walking and daily activities aren't a huge struggle. There's no way I could run on it, though. He gave me a prescription for Celebrex, but I am going to try some Ibuprofen for awhile (I haven't been taking anything up to this point).

Anyone have any experience with this?