'98 Elec window issue...

Sounds like a bad master switch. The child lock is probably stuck on. Happens over time with soda, coffee, body oils, etc...
As for the knuckles, lol, don't clean the glass for a while. Then you'll know it's still up.

Check your wiring at the master harness and all through the door. If it is a slightly loose connection you should be able to press down around on the master switch and have the other windows come on. Or pull the door panel off and see if you can wiggle any of the connections any which way to make the other switches come on. I had the same problem and diagnosed it wrong. I thought the contacts in the switch were bad, so I replaced the master and still had the same problem. So I checked my wires and I had loose connectors in the harness. So try all that first before you replace the master.

Click here for the window lockout bypass...

http://soxja.org/images/pics/Bypass/Bypass.html

McQue

I have the same issue, but it is intermitent. I like the lockout bypass idea.

I had the same issue a while back. Replaced the master switch on the driver's door. Worked for me. Be sure to check out your old one before buying a new one because they won't let you return it if it has been installed.

I had the same problem - followed the link above, worked off of the instructions, haven't had a problem since.