Hello, I am new here and I don't know any of the technical terms for diseases and disorders for bone problems, so the only way I can describe this is my way.
O.k, so I am a 25 year old male, and I've noticed since I was maybe in junior high or so, that my knees go in more than normal, and I don't mean like knock-knees. I have always been very flexible, which has helped me in sports and what not..O.k, so not exactly girl legs, but it's like I either have no cartilidge in my knees or my bones in my knees just go inwards more than normal. I've been told by a few people, mainly (now ex-girlfriends) that I look fine and it's not really noticeable, but I think most of the people that have told me were just being nice and what not.

I have went through a lot of pain and embarrassment thinking that I look stupid when I walk and I've always had problems shopping for jeans because of not liking how they look on me with the way my legs are. I hate it, it's horrible, and no, I'm not gay because I worry about this kind of stuff (not that there's anything wrong with that), but I know it's silly, but I cannot help it! And it's not just the way I think they look, it's also the pain I experience in my knees too....I've had days where, if I'm sitting in a certain position, I've had this pain, that feels like two bones get locked up, and I have to physically snap them back in place by kicking out my leg, and boy, does it hurt! I don't understand it.

My sister actually has a similar problem, so maybe it runs in the family, because my grandma, I can tell has very bad, almost knock-knees, and I am afraid that when I get older, even in like 10-15 years, that I may be using a cane or a wheelchair to get around. I don't even know where to go to seek help for this problem. And, the fact that my sis told me when she got checked out, the doc told here that it was just the way she was born, and there wasn't much that could be done......doesn't make me feel better at all.

I worry a lot, probably get it from my mother, but I know this is not just another one of my paranoid moments, or excessive worrying....I know it's a real problem and I need to get some answers.....I've lived with the fear and paranoia long enough, I'm insecure because of it, and it makes me wonder a lot of things that I'm not even going to mention.

Anyone relate?...have any answers, or suggestions, anything would be appreciated...thanks

My DH has "loose" knees. He said he has always had them and the doctor just said he had loose knee caps. This is why he ended up with both knees knocked out during high school football - each knee was a different year. He ended up having orthoscopic surgery on both knees in college. Every now and then he has trouble with one or both swelling on him. I only noticed it when he wore shorts but it was just a very slight inward turn of his knees.
Now - his mom has pretty severe knock-knees (but I think that comes from post-polio) and now my daughter who is 6 has his knees, but I think she has beautiful legs. My DH was concerned about my son's and daughter's legs looking like his. My DS's not as noticeable as my DD's, but he has more meat on his legs and my DD is rather skinny.
If you are concerned, make an appt with an orthopedic specialist for a full evaluation.
Best of Luck to you!

Well, thank you very much for replying to my issue, I appreciate it. Yes, I guess the best thing for me to do, is try and find a good doctor to go and see, and have tests and evaluations done, and hopefully something can be done about it, cu'z it drives me crazy!