Had my interview and medical today

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:01 pm

I passed my interview and then went straight for my medical. I told the doctor that I'd had knee pain the last two times I've been running. He hasn't passed me today and now needs further information from my GP about my medical history. I'm gutted. I wish I'd never had said anything about my knee. I thought a lot of lads who go through the medical have the odd knee niggle. I wish I'd just lied and said that I've never had any problems at all. Has anyone else had to have the docotr request further info from you're GP?

If this stops me getting in im going to be so gutted.

euro_andrew · Post by **euro_andrew** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:05 pm

Unlucky..

How long do you have to wait? do you just have to be passed by the GP?

Lucky for me I have no medical history what so ever in the UK as I have just migrated.

bring on the medical!

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:11 pm

I think about a week. The thing is, my knee isnt too bad, it's only hurt a bit the last two times i've been running, and I think it's to do with going over on my ankle about 3 weeks ago and stretching the tendons further up, near my knee.

fro83 · Post by **fro83** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:11 pm

that wasnt clever about your knee you shoudnt have said a thing i didnt about my hayfever

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:13 pm

fro83 wrote:that wasnt clever about your knee you shoudnt have said a thing i didnt about my hayfever

But it seems loads of lads on here have the odd niggle, I thought they'd see plenty of people with runners knee and not be too bothered.

chris5818 · Post by **chris5818** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:16 pm

Have you been to the doctors about you knee before??

If not don't worry you'll be fine, all he'll be doing is making sure you have no history of knee problems etc etc, so relax you'll be alright

euro_andrew · Post by **euro_andrew** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:19 pm

Oh well mate. Live and learn.

Good luck on your next medical.

fro83 · Post by **fro83** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:31 pm

i failed because i had dry skin and the doc thought it was excma which I have never had so there really picky.

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 3:51 pm

chris5818 wrote:Have you been to the doctors about you knee before??

If not don't worry you'll be fine, all he'll be doing is making sure you have no history of knee problems etc etc, so relax you'll be alright

Chris, I have been once before when I was about 14 (im 19 now). The thing is, it's not the same problem, its in a different place, before it was the lower knee below the knee cap, this time its the side and due to an injury to my foot a few weeks back I think. He didn't really listen to what I was saying. He said they could possibly say that I might have to come back when theres been 6 months, pain free.

If you fail, is it possible to appeal or get a second opinion?

Just go back from a pb mile and half (10mins16secs), hope I get my chance at a prmc

fro83 · Post by **fro83** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 4:23 pm

i had 3 medicals in the space of 3 months you will get in im sure of it.

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 4:29 pm

fro83 wrote:i had 3 medicals in the space of 3 months you will get in im sure of it.

I hope so fro. You can tell how nervous I am, I've replied to every post like the brown stuff off a shovel! I just hope they ask me more questions about it rather than make any decisions without seeing me again.

Rompton · Post by **Rompton** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 4:30 pm

I done my knee in when training in the paras as a recruit. got medical discharge for it. But im still allowed to re-enter. as long as your knee is ok now you will be fine. but you are bound to worry, its only natural. and im sure you will be fine. Also what are your running shoes like? they might be the cause of current your knee problem.

Worthers Original · Post by **Worthers Original** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 4:59 pm

lodgi wrote:I think it's to do with going over on my ankle about 3 weeks ago

That's probably of more concern to them.

darrenrugby18 · Post by **darrenrugby18** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 5:39 pm

Your knee is most likely the wrong footwear, even if their a nice pair of trainers that set you back alot it doesnt mean there right for your feet, get down to a specialist running shop and see what they say.

lodgi · Post by **lodgi** » Mon 23 Oct, 2006 7:38 pm

darrenrugby18 wrote:Your knee is most likely the wrong footwear, even if their a nice pair of trainers that set you back alot it doesnt mean there right for your feet, get down to a specialist running shop and see what they say.

How would I find out about my local running shop?

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