In a message dated 10/11/98 22:55:48 GMT, you write:
<< Gp says - just growing pains , rest & brufen
>>
Sounds like chondromalacia to me, AFAIK doesn't cause long term damage, no
specific treatment but sensible to restrict activity to that which doesn't
cause pain which is usually controlled by NSAIDS. Retropatellar pain which is
aggravated by descending stairs is characteristic.
Best wishes
Jeremy Sager
GP
Leeds (been to Florida 3 times)
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