knee injury help needed

[mikey018]

hey ive had runnners knee and wear and tear damage for four years after running a race where a i had a serious accident ive tried everything to get it to heal but there nothing working ive seen professionals but there completely stumped and cant give me a prop answer ive always had gr8 problems with my calf and hamstring and my knee swells up wen its cold it get so bad that i had to take time of college cus i cant stand any advice on how i can keep the swelling under control and keeping the pain away ive tried all forms of medication help would greatly be appreciated

[Heidi]

When you say runners knee - do you mean IT band syndrome, or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome? Both are sometimes referred to as runners knee.
What treatment have you had?