Could Arthritis In Knees Cause Swelling In Neck Glands?

I HAVE ATHRISTIS IN BOTH KNEES SOME DAYS I DON'T FEEL ANYTHING OTHER DAYS ITS IN ONE OR BOTH NOW MY GLANDS AND BACK OF NECK IS SORE I DO SMOKE ABOUT 8 A DAY I HAVE BEEN TOLD ATHRISTIS CAN MAKE YOUR GLANDS IN NECK SWELL IS THAT RIGHT OR DO I HAVE SOMETHING ELSE