No, I overlooked that you had not mentioned pain, it was a matter of habit to say take them.....
But I also hope you caught the mild sarcasm in my last sentence, and you will have it checked soon.
I should take ibuprophen even though there is no pain?
Take some NSAIDS like ibuprophen. No, not really much else you can do IF it's a meniscus.
It's not a rush, but the longer you wait, the more damage you could be (will be) doing.
You know I might have noticed some really minor lock up. I'll pay closer attention. I started feeling it when going down stairs about 10 days ago, but that only lasted a few days. I don't feel it when going down stairs now. No recent twisting injury. How urgently do you think I need to see an orthopedist? Could I wait a month until I'm not on vacation? Is there anything I can do in the meanwhile?
It sounds like you have a torn (damaged) meniscus disk. Have it checked.
The symptoms are pretty classic.
Any times it feels like it locks up?
When did you first start feeling it? Have you had a recent twisting injury?