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02-13-05, 09:54 AM
i'm only 17, and i began cycling because running was to much for my knees. i have been biking for seven months without any real problems until the last week or two. the pain is under my knee cap, in the pattelar area. it's worse if i climb or push a big gear, but it's never bad neough to force me to quit, just bad enough to notice. i know a professional level fit is a good idea, and i'm looking into a new bike, so i would do it then. i want to know if anyone has any insight to what this sounds like it may be before i go see a doctor as we are uninsired for about the enxt month. when i take alieve beofre i ride, it helps alot. i also have some topical pain killing gel that i will use if it is bad. i have recently started wrapping the area with hot towels, and it seems to be helping as well. i was wondering if there is gerneral seat position that this sort of pain is associated with (seat too high, too low, etc. . . ). it kind of sound like tendonitits to me, but i'm not sure. also, any stretches that will help or any foods that help out with tendon and cartlidge care? i would kind of like to stay away from supplements. thanks