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I have patellar tendonitis and woke up to a nasty suprise of my knee swollen to the size of a soft ball. any suggestions?
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Get it evaluated: There are many causes., including lyme disease. See a rheumatologist or orthopedist. It would not be gout or pseudogout in a 24 year old female.
Answered 4/24/2013
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