Thank you for your message GCOE.

My pain came suddenly and was moderate at first. It came while driving my small truck. First it was a sort of soreness which is difficult to describe. Over a couple of weeks it developed into real pain but not incapacitating. I really do not recall anything I've done to bring this on this quickly. I do have periods of relief when I stand up and / or walk. It is when I sit with "pedal pressure) that it hurts the most. However, there is now always residual pain when I feel good, so it does not really go away anymore. Actually today was the worst pain I have had while driving my small truck. Today the pain involves the whole knee, front and back. The pain is usually at the front and also medially and I do have sore spots medially made worst by palpating the medial area of the knee. Today it is everywhere and sharp in front, dull at the medial side.

I know you're right about getting it checked out by an MD. I've procrastinated because I am not looking forward to what the results may tell me. Knee surgery will take me off work for a while and I don't like booking off work as it is as I can function at work. At work I drive fire engines and I sit way higher so relatively no pain.

My knee has never locked up and never given me any problems. I am in good shape. I have however had to lift heavy things and people over the years and at times not in the best way.

You sound very knowledgeable and I will take your suggestion seriously.
Thank you so much for the input.
Respectfully,
R. May