Im 19...So i cant have arthritis at least thats what the doc said yesterday...My hand hurts like a b**ch! Its like a shocking pain...Now my pinky is really sore....this hurts really bad...o its not broken...I havent done anything to it
2006-11-22 01:41:44 · 9 answers · asked by Licha 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I disagree, you can have arthritis pain. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 27. Typically the age range starts in your early 20's to age 50. Women are reported to have a higher percentage over men of being diagnosed. There is a test that a doctor can do to find out for sure. The symptoms you are describing remind me of when I first starting feeling pain like that. I was confused and said I was way too young. Check with another doctor and look on the internet regarding RA and see if you can get a better answer.
2006-11-22 05:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Mugwump 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have arthritis at 19, though it is unlikely, I'd go back to the doctor again. It would be better to know what it is than what it probably isn't that's causing the pain.
2006-11-22 01:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pl. do RA test and ESR. If ESR IS HIGH it is arthritis eventhough RA test is negative.
I feel it is due to some obstruction to nerve.
Whatever may it be massage, heating and acupuncture are the therapies to be followed.
2006-11-22 06:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did your doctor just assume you can't have arthritis because of your age or did he check? My co-worker is in her early 20s and she has arthritis.
2006-11-22 01:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tynnkitten 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "shocking" pain means a nerve is involved. You need to get a second opinion soon.
2006-11-22 04:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by LisaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a doc who specializes this type of pain!!!
2006-11-22 04:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by VICTORIA L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should try another doctor. If that doesn't help get to a pain management center ASAP. You need help so don't stop until you get it. Good luck
2006-11-22 01:44:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jilly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you sprained your hand and pinky. It will turn into a numb sort of pain.
2006-11-22 01:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm... sry to tell u but u can he arthritis... its an auo ammuin disorder... its when ur body's defenses attach itself... so techinacally u could have it....maybe u have lupus... i think u need to consult a specialist.. or anyother doctor, because somethign is definaly wrong
2006-11-22 01:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by music fanatic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋