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OK, a lot of information there.

Well done on the formatting.


FIND REAL HELP
Firstly, I am not a medical professional, nor am I an ITBS specialist.

However, many so called Orthopaedic or sports doctors or physiotherapists haven’t got a damn clue what they're doing, but don’t worry they’ll take your money anyway. Also the tendency to conveyor belt patients, causes poor diagnosis and prescriptions, and lengthens recovery time.

Frankly, I saw some bullshit in your description that makes me concerned.

I would strongly advise you finding someone who specialises in ITB, and I mean specializes, they don't just say they do on their website, but they blog about it, and even write articles, or papers about it.

I myself got completely f**cked around by many so called specialists, and I have read many many other reports likewise. It wasn't until I sat down with an actual ITBS specialist that I saw results, by then it was too late.

A Specialist may only require one visit, and then he'd work thru your local Physio. But be prepared to have to go out of town to find someone who actually focuses solely on this issue. ITBS is very complex, and there is still no definitive science on much of it. Hence the need for someone beyond just the coal-face to look at you. Do not however talk to a surgeon; they'll just want to cut you, which may be a solution, but not yet.


NOT RUNNING
It amazes me that they've got you running on it at all. You SHOULD NEVER run thru that pain, EVER, knee brace or not.


LIFTING
I noticed you didn’t lift because of it. I'd go to this website,
www. startingstrength.com, and politely and professionally pose this question to the main forum for the founder Mark Rippetoe, I would imagine he'd tell you it’s ridiculous that they have you not lifting with that injury. But I'd rather leave that to him to decide as a professional.

Further questions welcome, please report back on your actions and injury progress

S