Running & Arthritis

I've just heard on tonight's news that now they are starting a 15 year survey to find out for sure whether running/jogging causes arthritis of the knees later in life.

Health fanatics beware!

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A 15 yrs survey?..struth!...I can tell Them now as I was jogger on and off for 20 Yrs,....osteo arthritis in both knees...,and I think very many Folks who have been runners/joggers for any length of time will tell You the same when They get into Their 60s/70s.

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What's the betting that they will take 15 years to confirm that wear and tear occurs with use…leading to arthritis.

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Stands to reason all that wear and tear is going to have some sort of negative benefit to your joints

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I believe they thinking along the lines of most of the running is on hard pavements too.

I only heard the tail end of it, but I think they were looking for volunteers for the trials. Where are you MKJ ???

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I have rarely been a runner but always a long distance walker. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and I will share the damage. I can still hoof a good 8-10 miles some days. But my right ankle has been going for some years. The other is perfect. But on the right side after a workout there is visible swelling and the sensation of several sharp rods through my heel and straight through the joint. Tired of the limp, hope doc has a cure.

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When diagnosed with RA many decades ago, the young consultant looked out the window and said 'well, jogging's out for a start!'

Never forgotten that advice.