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I have had a swollen knee for about a month now. very sniff when i first wake up and hard to bend an straighten. had x-ray but said it was fine.

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Lab workup: If this occurred without trauma you should have a collagen vascular disease (including lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) work up that your own physician or internist can do. Only see a surgeon if a work up is negative and your internist refers you.

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Answered 3/18/2014

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