Hi has anyone or know of anyone who has had this aliment due to cycling. I did a fairly hard ride yesterday and whilst packing boxes this afternoon my knee has swollen up pretty bad, no pain. The internet has suggested that its probably bursitis. I will go to the Doc's tomorrow to get it checked out, but am hoping its been caused by to much kneeling and not riding any info appreciated thanks
kneecap bursitis
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My ma had bursitis in her hip, but it was painful. She got a jab for it from the GP.
My ma had bursitis in her hip, but it was painful. She got a jab for it from the GP.
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I had bursitis a few years ago in my right knee (housemaids knee), I diagnosed myself, doctor merely confirmed - common ailment among cyclists - especially pros in the old days.
Treatment at home is simple, but you need commitment: cortisone injections aren't a fix. If you want more details I'll post when back from work.
Remember this simple and basic acronym - RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (it's a clue).
Jon.
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I've had this on my left kneecap for two years now. It isn't painful and hasn't restricted my cycling. It burst once when I knelt on it but swelled up again.
Pain occurs when it becomes infected AFAIK.
I've had this on my left kneecap for two years now. It isn't painful and hasn't restricted my cycling. It burst once when I knelt on it but swelled up again.
Pain occurs when it becomes infected AFAIK.
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Amusing though the replies are, if I had Bursitis they wouldn't help - or not much. I'll pm my contact details if you want to chat.
A friend of mine had the same problem (when I did), I persisted and sorted it with the right treatment, he didn't persevere and suffers still. This ailment can arise from a poor position on the bicycle, incorrectly positioned cleats (especially retroriders with toeclips and straps). In some cases it can arise from the thigh muscles working excessively - especially on cold or wet (or both) days.
Jon.
Amusing though the replies are, if I had Bursitis they wouldn't help - or not much. I'll pm my contact details if you want to chat.
A friend of mine had the same problem (when I did), I persisted and sorted it with the right treatment, he didn't persevere and suffers still. This ailment can arise from a poor position on the bicycle, incorrectly positioned cleats (especially retroriders with toeclips and straps). In some cases it can arise from the thigh muscles working excessively - especially on cold or wet (or both) days.
Jon.
