For about three years, I've had annoying pain around the bottom of my right kneecap. Running and jumping worsens it, but it always hurts. Going up and down stairs is very uncomfortable. (I still won't use an elevator!) Kneeling on it is terrible too. It's very tender.

There's nothing structurally wrong with my knee. After two years of constant pain, I even spoke to a doctor about it. I'm not the type of guy who runs to a doctor about everything, but I started to get worried. I was advised to do several exercises. I've been doing them for the past year or so.

It still always hurts.

I'm not looking for feline A.I.D.S. treatment tips. For now, I'm merely looking for someone who has experienced similar pain and had it go away. I have a feeling that my knee is going to hurt until I die or have it removed. If I could stumble upon even one person who has successfully treated it without amputation or death, I'd feel more optimistic.