Knee problems

Has anyone ever had problems with their meniscus? From time to time and for no reason (I can be lying in bed, sitting at a desk..) my left knee will get a sharp, gripping burning pain located on the upper inside portion of the knee. A friend of mine had a torn meniscus and he said it sounded very familiar. The pain is in one specific small location. I will get these attacks (for lack of better word) maybe a half dozen times a week and they last about 15 minutes. Feels like every time my heart beats I feel this gripping pain. Sound familiar to anyone?

 

Any sharp object under your desk located about knee level?

 

the yeti asked if you ever get swelling? even if it just feels warm without getting puffy there is swelling.


he has surgery on his a few years ago. he'll have to have it done again in the next year...

 

No measurable swelling that I can see. I had to squat down to get something in a lower cabinet in the kitchen, sharp pain about dropped me to my knees. Stood up and it relieved the pain somewhat. 15 minutes later it's fine