My left knee has been hurting where the legiments are doctor said hot and coldpacksand he don'twantmeto takemedswhat can i do when the packsdonthelp?

Ligament knee injury: the treatment depend on the kind of injury, generally speaking for acute injuries non medicinal measure are summarised in the mnemonics 'RICE' that stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation other measure can be topical applications to relief pain and inflammation that you buy over the counter

He thinking inflamma: tion. If it is not working find a doctor who likes to exercise his brain at least as much as you seem to like to exercise your legs! You probably could use some NSAID (Ibuprofen 10 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours) and the ministrations of a good physical therapist!