what could cause severe leg muscle pain , joint pain (ankles, knees, hips) weakness and pain in elbow joints?

Question

I am a 36 yr old female, I have pain in my legs, ankles, feet. If I am sitting down and get up to walk it is very painful and slow at first. I am active and work on myfeet everyday. If I am bent over for just a minute or to it very painful in my back to stand up straight again

Answer 1

You might want to get your doctor to check for rheumatoid arthritis, especially if you have anyone in your family with it. They will ask you your symptoms and check your blood to see. You can go on WebMd and it will tell you a little more about it.

Answer 2

I have RA. It started at 21 years of age when I woke up one morning with a rather hot, red looking sausage, instead of a finger and no way could I bend it. The Doc said I must have knocked it. It went down but only for the thumb to enlarge. Again Doc said I must have knocked it. After that I woke up one morning unable to lift my head off the pillow and the pain! Doc diagnosed a muscle strain. It was not until I was 29, had been driving all day, came home kicked off the high heels and noted two Big toes, did anyone consider Arthritis. I tested positive to the rheumatoid Factor but only just. Now 49 the rheumatoid Factor is somewhat HIGH, enough to raise concerns over my heart valves! With the toe I tried both hot and cold, alternating, but nothing would touch the pain and likewise could not put anything on my foot, or near the foot. Tiredness is par for the course, although if you are anxiou over the blood test results, that in itself will make you tired. Weigh-loss is also one of the problems, noticed my weight dropping at 29 and now again at 49 it is hard to keep the weight on. I did not have any problem with work or tiredness to start with and I am still very active now, no deformed joints, still walking, not running but walking, swimming, cooking, decorating mowing the lawn. I find that my joints are fine providing I do not strain them during the day, or over use them. Silly things like dusting the home, can trigger the pain, unless I remember to change direction. Of note, have you recently had a sore throat of a cold?

Answer 3

High Lisa. There are many different types of arthritis and autoimmune diseases that can cause the symptoms you describe. A good rheumatologist can help you 'rule out' these many possibilities. A good Chiropractor may also be a 'life saver' for you.

I would also like to suggest a very powerful book by Sherry Rogers, M.D. that explains the causes and cures of many debilitating pains like you describe. The book is called: "Pain Free in 6 Weeks". Dr. Rogers is a specialist in environmental medicine. She explains in the book the many common causes of various arthritic and allergic and environmentally induced chronic pains.

Food allergies (especially to the group of foods known as 'nightshades', unrecognized intestinal problems such as bacterial dysbiosis and/or 'leaky gut syndrome', heavy metal toxicities (lead, mercury, cadmium, etc.) and many other COMMON but unrecognized causes of chronic pain are explained.

I highly recommend this book. It is available at Amazon.com or from the publisher at 1-800-846-6687.

Best wishes and good luck.

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Answer 5

well
r u pregnant??if yes then u know why...if not then i guess and i'm sorry u're getting older....!!!
or it's rheumatoid arthritis and u should see a doctor