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I recently went on a long walk, later the same night i started feeling severe pains on the outside of my knees (lcl?) now i can barely walk w/o pain.

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Lateral knee pain: Consider tight iliotibial band syndrome. It's usually an easy fix with a therapy but can be painful at first.

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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Variable: Synovitis, lateral meniscus tear, chondromalacia...Nsaids and rest and ice if no better then go to doctor.

Answered 12/9/2012

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