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I have pain in the muscle just above both of my knees which is making it hard for me to walk and climb down stairs and slopes?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Growing Pains: Without any more information to go on this could very well be what we call growing pains. Teenagers go through periods when their longest bones are growing that can be quite painful. You are on the right track with ibuprofen. You may want to apply heat or have a massage. Your mom or day may also be able to help.

Answered 8/17/2013

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