Originally Posted by
hairnet
That may be something else. When I had tendonitis in my knee it was a bad burning sensation
+1
Usually anything "itis" is inflammation, which generally means an "achy" or "throbbing" type of pain. Based on your post, I'm assuming your young and active. Rest up (I know, hard) and lots of ice with some ibuprofen for a day or two. If that doesn't help, go to a doc.
PS - confirmed with PA wife.