BTW, I reread the title of your post. I don't think it's your meniscus. Mensicus issues usually manifest themselves as the leg "locking up" . yours sounds like tendinitis. Also doubtful that you would have torn both menisci and you mention the pain is in both knees. If I did an extremely intense leg workout in the gym and really ratched up exercises beyond the norm, I may feel some musclular or even joint soreness for a day or two but it usually would go away. if yours is lingering, go get it checked out again and if you need a recommendation to a good ortho, let me know I'm also in NYC.