My BFF had both knees done over the course of a year. I have to tell you - she's doing great and is out of pain. Which is pretty huge. I just have some kind of soft tissue damage & I never cared enough about running to pursue a diagnosis. My treatment of choice - stop running. Because Hey Doc - it hurts when I do this. Prescription - Don't do that. :)

Hang in there. Better days ahead. :)