 [ Symptoms ] i have pain in the knee cap that comes and goes on both knees i have had this pain since i was 12 is it arthritis  the pain first starts as mild but gets so severe it brings me to tears muscle relaxers do nothing heating pads help for a short time [ Disease ] hi yes it could be arthritis have a read on www eartclinic com just look under ailments at things under a but have a good read at cayenne pepper and turmeric this can both help with relief two sites your find below <link> <link> this one you will find help on its down the right hand side for pain relief just copy each into google one at a time to the www to open and read hope you find the help you want good luck