Knee swelling from no apparent injury?

[Rachel]

Maybe it's rheumatoid arthritis? Probably wouldn't hurt to have it checked out, so that they can give you medication for your flare ups. Especially since if it is arthritis, it will only get worse with time.

[jhguitarfreak]

well today i got up and went to work and have had a constant pain in my knee, and just a bit ago i took a look at it and it's swollen. Now I know i didn't hit anything or anything hit me yet it's swollen, i've got an icepack on it and it seems to temporarily relieve the pain, but i've been getting this off and on for a few years now and it switches from my elbows to my knees on occasion and even sometimes all at once.

It feels very similar to the "growing pains" i had as a kid but a lot worse and it feels like it's deep within the joint.

I just wanted an outside opinion on what could be causing this pain.

[RUBYAYN]

you should probably consider seeing an orthopedic surgeon. it could be as aimple as having some fluid removed from behind your kneecap (this is a common occurance). They will most likely order an MRI and xrays to confirm. Good luck!