Can I have early signs of arthritis even though I'm only 19?

Question

I have this pain in my knee and it feels like a muscle cramp.. but it's not. I went to the doctor and she couldn't find anything wrong with my knee so she just said it could be early signs of arthritis. I attended the gym regularly, I'm not overweight, even though I don't eat as healthy, I still keep in shape and have great metabolism. She really didn't give me a clear answer as to how to cope with it, and I'm scared it might interfere with my future in Law Enforcement

Answer 1

Ish. My wife suffers from knee pain. Here's the deal...

Yes, you can get arthritis when you're young. Arthritis breaks down a couple of different ways, but there are usually only two solutions: NSAIDS (like naproxin) to reduce the inflamation, rest, and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles --OR-- referral to a rheumatologist or orthapedic surgeon.

What might you have? Osgood-Schlaughter, patello-femoral syndrome, osteoarthritis, heaps of stuff.

That's probably why you're getting a bad answer from your physican, because he or she is afraid to tell you that you could have anything and no matter what you have, most of the treatments are the same. If you're still hurting in a few months, go back. But the odds are it'll get better slowly. Knee problems suck.

Answer 2

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 3

Ive had arthritis in my wrist since I was about 21, but it was a result of a broken bone followed by a botched surgery. I'm no expert, but it sounds like it could be tendonitis, in which case you should take an anti-inflamitory (try Motrin or something similar). Otherwise, you might want to seek a 2nd opinion. I dont know how thorough the first doctor was, but maybe another doctor would do different or a more extensive exam (MRI or O-Scope) to look at your knee from all angles.

Answer 4

What you want to do is ask the doctor for a plan of workout , food regimen and a preventative medicine to stop or slow down the effects of Arthritis and Rheumatism. You can control it from an early age if not slow it down. Good luck

Answer 5

im almost 19 too, and i believe i have early stages of arthritis. if it runs in your family, like in mine, u are more likely to get it in a early year of life. since u do attend a gym, i would just be careful of making ur knee work too hard. get a knee brace, thats what i have for my knee everytime i go run. Good Luck, God Bless!! :)

Answer 6

From what I can tell, it sounds like you have what is known as "Vata imbalance" in Ayurvedic medicine. See an Ayurvedic practitioner, and read the book "Vital Energy" by Dr. David Simon. Ask the bookstore to order it for you. It is written for people who do not have any background in medicine; it will clearly expalin Vata imbalance, its symptoms, and what to do about it. You can reverse it with some simple lifestyle changes, and possibly some herbs...

Answer 7

Yes it can be an early sign of artheritis, talk to your family see if it runs down the line.

Answer 8

u can get juvenile arthritis at young age, anyway r/o with a physician's help