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Unglued
I get it and depending on the situation a fit is probably not needed. I ended up going for the fit, and it was a great experience. Definitely worth doing at least once to have someone show you the ropes.
I'm not worried about muscle soreness, it's joint pain thats concerning. Surprisingly, even with all the hills. I've had zero muscle soreness believe it or not. Just flat out knee joint discomfort. I expected muscle soreness in quads, hamstrings and calves but haven't experienced any yet. Seems like my knees must be a weak link in regards to the pedaling motion that is specific to cycling.
I take advil as needed, but wouldn't take it directly after a ride or run. NSAIDs when taken during a possibly dehydrated state will wreck havoc on your kidneys.
Yeah, joint pain is definitely a different matter altogether. You may have some problems in the joint...but it could also be a tight IT band. Whenever my IT band is really tight (usually after riding hills), the pain seems to emanate from my knee joint. In my case, I have always assumed that either the tightness is pulling my joint slightly out of alignment, or it is just a case of referred pain (pain caused by one part of the body, that feels like it is coming from another). If your IT band isn't tight, then it might just be some arthritis in your knee. Time for the scope!