Anyone taking antimalarial drugs to prevent malaria who develops a fever or flu-like symptoms while taking the medicine or within 2-3 months after traveling to an area where malaria is common should call a physician immediately.
Ice the knee. 1  Icing the knee reduces swelling and can be used for both acute and chronic knee injuries. 2  Most authorities recommend icing the knee two to three times a day for 20 to 30 minutes each time. 3  Use an ice bag or a bag of frozen vegetables placed on the knee.
Specific treatments for knee synovitis pain relief are: 1  NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to reduce swelling. 2  Corticosteroid injections for quick knee pain relief. 3  Physical therapy treatments, especially aquatic therapy.  Knee arthroscopy to better treat severe pain symptoms.