I'm only 20, however I've been experiencing stiff and painful joints, what could be the cause?
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There could be multiple reasons for this. Rheumatoid arthritis but this usually presents itself severely, osteoarthritis which is wearing on the joints, overuse of the joint or for knees and back being overweight. Are you taking any herbal supplements that you have forgotten to mention? The side effects can be stiff joints. Osteoporosis is not noted for causing pain, it is kind of a silent ailment and the first sign is a stress fracture. These are NOT symptoms of Parkinson's disease. As a final thought if you are depressed, have a lot of stress in your life you could be developing this as a coping mechanism.
381092
It may be a psiatic nerve pinching inbetween your back bones. My mother had the same symptoms as you do. Ask your doctor about it. Do you have any back pains that go along with it?
857673
Unfortunately, arthritis can strike at any age.  It would'nt hurt to make an appointment with your doctor to talk about this with him.  I have had arthritis in my fingers since age 19 and at age 48, I now have it in my feet, back and neck.  Do not despair though.  There are many prescription drugs on the market now that can relief most if not all of your discomfort if this is your diagnosis.  Whether or not you will be able to continue nursing, will be something you and your doctor will want to talk about.
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Causes and Risks: \nThe cause of the disease is unknown. It usually affects people of Mediterranean ancestry. Symptoms usually begin between 5 and 15 years old. Inflammation in the lining of the abdominal cavity, chest cavity, or joints occurs. Painful, red swelling of the legs occurs in one-fourth of the affected people. Attacks may vary in severity of symptoms, and people are usually symptom free between attacks. \n\nPrevention: \nThere is no known way to prevent this disorder. \n\nSymptoms: \n\nfever or alternating chills and fever (relapsing) \nabdominal pain \nchest pain that occurs repeatedly (recurrent) \nabdominal pain that is recurrent or with similar pain in past \njoint pain that occurs repeatedly (recurrent) \nhip pain , knee pain , ankle pain , foot pain , pain over the small joints of the foot, shoulder pain , elbow pain , wrist pain , hand pain, pain over the small joints of the hand, or pain in other joints \n\nred, painful, swollen lower legs (excluding joints) \n\n\nSigns and Tests: \nThere is no specific test to diagnose this disease. Elimination of other possible diseases by laboratory tests or X-rays will help determine the diagnosis. \n\nTreatment: \nThe treatment is symptomatic and supportive. A low-fat diet may reduce the number and severity of attacks. The medication colchicine may also reduce the attacks. \n\nPrognosis: \nThe attacks usually run their course without treatment. No medicine to cure the disorder is available. \n\nComplications: \nDiscomfort is the primary complication. \n\nCall Your Healthcare Provider: \nCall your health care provider if symptoms develop (to rule out other possible causes of the symptoms).
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What all kicks? , Could be arthritis ,Could be bit of tendinitis, Could be stress fracture Could be a Bursa. Could be disc problem referring pain. Could just be over use. Deep heavy squatting will put additional strain on them. Stop squatting and kicking for a month just do light stretching, break back in slow when you start again. If rest don't cure it see a physio for MRI. If physio doesn't cure it pack in. I did Karate for years it shags your hips up not worth it in the long run no matter what the spirit demands.
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It could be Arthritic pain.\n\nSpasm of muscles around ur legs.\n\nTrauma with minor fractures.\n\nMeniscitis.\n\nLigament sprain.\n\nEarly cancer at the end of your long bone.\n\n\nthere are many reasons, so please see your primary care physician.
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i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
502999
it is possible that your fibromyalgia is the key culprit to the deterioration of your body, I hate to hear that you have that because from what I have read about it, it is a terrible disease. I hope you find out what the cause is but my guess would be the fibromyalgia. Take Care and God Bless
559888
Here is a website, if you look on the top, you will see a 'what hurts' box, and you can go from there. Hope it gets better fast!\nhttp://www.jointhealing.com/index.html
723934
Well, have you been cracking your nuckles?That causes arthritus, and that's exactly what happens when you have arthritus.So the only way to make it hurt less, is to talk to your doctor, and get a prescription.
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I went to an orthopedic doctor when I was 22 years old (when my knees really starting hurting bad).  He told me that "women your age tend to lose a little cartilage and are sensitive to it!"  I was so mad, I felt belittled.  I have lived with it ever since.  Ten years later, my knees give out once in a while and I wear a knee brace a lot of the time.  I take glucosamine with chondroiton and MSM to help rebuild my cartilage.  I believe I have arthritis pretty bad (my hands are extremely stiff right now and it is getting harder to type).  That could be your problem, or it could be many other things -- I don't even know the extent of my problem, yet.  I start a new job with complete insurance in June and I will go to the doctor about my knees just as soon as my insurance kicks in.  So, I suggest doing a search on the internet about knee pain, here are a few sites:\n\nhttp://orthopedics.about.com/cs/kneeinjuries/a/kneepain.htm\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003187.htm\nhttp://familydoctor.org/542.xml\n\nIt would also depend on whether or not you play sports, injured yourself, what your age is, and a few other factors.  Good luck and try that glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM.
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Depending on your age it could be arthritis.  The best thing to do is consult a physician.  They have to get an inside look to find the right solution.  I myself have some arthritis but find much relief and strength in my legs from doing Tai Chi and Chi Gung.  And I had a torn meniscus in my knee years ago (they did arthroscopic surgery).
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Like I said in the other post, arthritis, a tear, go to doc and get it checked.  Meanwhile, rest leg when possible and take two advil.  Call me in the  morning if you want, as well ;) .
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Jogging is a high-impact form of exercise, so it is rough on your joints in general.  If you can jog on a softer surface like a natural trail or special trails that have a foam like texture, or inside at a fitness center, that might help.\n\nDepending on your age and other factors, this could be a symptom of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or deterioration of the cartilige in your knee.  If it only hurts for a few minutes, I would just try finding a softer surface, or you could consider switching to a lower impact exercise like bicycling.  If it starts to interfere with your daily activity, then you should see a doctor or orthopedic surgeon for advice.
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You probably have rheumatoid arthritis (as this usually occurs more in fingers than osteoarthritis).  This is an inherited disease that you cannot get rid of.  Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints resulting from a degradation of the cartilage between them.  Therefore, while you may certainly massage it, that will not help.  The best thing to do is go see an orthopedists who can help with a solution.  The ones out there include pain medication and replacement.  \nGood luck finding help.
820001
Probably IS arthritis.  There is a web site that gives an excellent explanation of joint cracking.  I have listed it below.
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Yep. sounds like you may have some arthritic changes in your foot/feet.  I know about foot pain becasue I have it often.  I've noticed that eating a lot of calcium or taking calcium supplements on a regular basis helps.  Esp. given the fact that you've just been pregnant, your body may be "leeching" calcium... Try this along with vitamin c (oj) to help you digest the calcium!