Why do my joints/muscles ache?

Question

My joints are very painful, and feel stiff. It's affecting my shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles and feet and especially in my hands. It's been going on for 3 weeks or so. I'm having trouble typing this, and with doing buttons or holding pens. My joints feel swollen, but aren't. The pain is worse when I've been asleep and when I've been using the joint. I'm 22, female. I have seen GP who has done blood test, but I'm intersted to see if anyone has any ideas on what it might be in the mean time or how I can cope with the pain in my hands as I'm finding everyday tasks increasingly difficult. Thanks

Answer 1

Sound likes some sort Rheaumatism, or Arthritis. I have had Arthritis since I was 11 and its not nice at all, the pain is unbarable. Make sure you ask your gp to run as many tests as possible. I know the pain hun, try and keep positive and rest inbetween your daily activity. Keep Smiling. Claire

Answer 2

There are several things that can effect your joints. Rhumetory arthritis, Rye syndrome ( normally occurs from being bite by a tick). Plus many other conditions can cause this.
If you are still hurting and your general practitioner is not helping you find a different doctor.
Try using aspirin and see if this alleviates things. Also, think about the other things that are occuring that may be indications of what is going on. Ie stiff joints- is there any swelling or fevers, have you lost your appetite? Any changes to your body? Rashes? etc.

Answer 3

Well aside from the blood work that maybe looking for MS, arthritis, Lupus, or Lyme disease. It could be something called Fibromyalgia, Myofacia Pain, or Chronic Fatigue. Blood tests don't detect Fibro or Myofacia, and I don't think Chronic Fatigue either. Here's a tip. Go to fibrohugs.com and there is a symptom list and a pain diary. Check these out.
Hope you get to feeling better soon!

Answer 4

When i was 15 i had viral arthritis - it usually only comes on when i have had or going to get a cold, flu, or virus. I was prescribed ibuprofen for painful attacks, and paracetamol with ibuprofen for really painful attacks. Unfortunately i now have constant mild arthritis but it only really bothers me when i am too hot, too cold, or feeling ill. I am 28 now, so it could get worse as i get older. Being overweight can also put stress on the joints,

Hope u feel better soon
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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Check out the web site WEB MD
Also try Tylenol arthritis pain.

Answer 7

sounds like some form of arthritis,either osteo-arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis,they are both very painful and you need to take anti-inflammatory tablets and painkillers for either condition.
The blood-tests will tell your Dr. whatever it is,good-luck with the finding,lets hope you will be pain free in a little while.

Answer 8

Sounds like arthritis

Answer 9

cazza may not be a long term solution but i take cod liver oil tablets and made me more flexible its only like oil in a car so i take double dosage you cant overdose on oil charly ,,,,ps. have a check for diabetes same effects i am diabetic same symptons

Answer 10

i spent alot of time on my computer for a few days then felt awful. now i exercise regular and feel much better. do you get enough exercise and stretch your muscles enough etc?