What could cause really sore knees at night with weird pain kind of like pressure on the knee and feel like need 2 stretch it also pin and needle?

See below: Without knowing your activities, one can't give a good answer. Work or exercise straining the quadriceps muscles can do this. Diseases of the patella are much less likely, but can also do this. Look over your activities - if there is one that might be a cause, stop it for two weeks and see if the symptoms are relieved. If not, see your physician for an evaluation