"Try to avoid running at the moment there are lower impact activities that can help you maintain your exercise but allow you to manage this current problem."

I thought you would say that! I know, I just like running but I am being sensible, haven't done any since I hurt my knee. The other exercise I have been doing has been at the gym -use of the cross trainer and exercise bike and also some strength training with weights. But it is all very gentle, nothing too strenuous. The clicking gets worse with exercise but doesn't actually hurt.

In answer to your question, the pain is in both legs when it comes. Rest is what solves it, though massaging them relieves the pain.

I went to the doctors yesterday for something else but asked about the clicking and he said it probably wasn't anything to worry about if it didn't hurt and there was no swelling so I guess it will probably just go of its own accord. I also asked about the pain in my legs and he said it was probably just muscles pain related to M.E. He did measure my legs (while i was standing in my trainers! Can you make an accurate measurement like that?) and said all was fine. Thats kind of what i expected. I think I may just be being a bit of a hypochondriac after talking to my friend. I think because I really want to get fit and healthy I don't want to miss anything that could cause a set back. But maybe I just need to chill!

Thank you for your advice!