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I've been experiencing pain below my kneecaps on both legs, mostly when going up and down stairs, or from a sitting to standing position?
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It may: Be arthritis, though you are a bit young. It is the first thing to come to mind however, and could be an issue if u carry extra weight.
Answered 2/23/2020
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