Hello, Cannot say in your particular case, but generally, the pain has lessened by a month afterward. The first thing would be checking for some disaster. X rays and just whether the knee bends would rule out most problems. Certainly, aspirin-like drugs of more than one variety would be the main ones to try. Also, warm soaks and actually deep water like a swimming pool puts pressure on the whole area and lowers swelling. If it works, physical therapy with a pool--called aquatherapy is often very good. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist