Will I ever get better?

Hi

I have just joined this site and i feel overwhelmed at reading all the posts about people who suffer knee pain. I thought i was the only one, and when my doctor stated in a form for my work that the pain was 'in my head' i began to feel really low and lost.

I have suffered from pain for 3 years. Prior to that I was very active, climbing the mountains of Scotland, cycling to work, swimming and going to gym. Now i manage the gym but only limited cardio-plus my core stability and strengthening exercises.

I have Chondromalacia Patellae. This is due to my bio mechanics as i have flat feet, wide hips and quads that dont seem to want to do their fare share of the work. I have a program of core stability work which should get my hips moving and my legs working correctly. The exercises do not cause me pain which is a miracle as most things have caused me pain. One of my many physio's said to me 'Pain is nothing as you are not causing any damage to your body. It is a natural response and you must learn to ignore it' Needless to say i no longer see that physio.

What i really want to know has anyone not got the pain anymore. Will the pain eventually leave me so that i can have the active life i once had, but with my muscles and body working in perfect harmony. I have not been put for surgery and dont really wish to. I am hoping that excerise and positive mental attitude will get me through this. Any posts of anyone getting through the pain and out the other side will also bosst my confidence and keep me away from the depression that has been baying at my door for nearly two years.

I will always remain hopeful that i can get my old life back. If there is not any way out this and the pain is always there then i need to hear that to. You see i am in a very active job, however working on a desk at the moment. If this condition will never improve then i can re-evaluate my life and my career choice.

I just wish to hear from others, who are going through what i am going through. Please feel free to email me or post me.

Until then best wishes.

Carrie