In the past when I have had mine done they did not use anesthesia, they cleaned the area around the kneecap (at the side) sprayed it with a can of freeze spray (yeah I have no idea what that was)...
I have had this done a few times on the same knee the fluid never went away on its own... anyone else...
for me it stared as pain in one joint the the other. right knee then left knee, right shoulder left shoulder then swelling in the fingers and feet, I had full blown symptoms of swelling and pain all...
Flopsie, I am new to the board but am sorry to hear about your grandson, I hope that he continues to improve over time and the doctors find out whats wrong and can fix it. I have children and I know...
Im glad to see that I am not the only one who feels that way in the morning. You have my vote to stay home....