i am 15 yrs old, and my knees and hips hurt soooo bad! there is no swelling, and i get this pain every time i am subjected to the cold or i put a certain amount of stress on it, they hurt like HECK!!! anyone have any advice?!?!?
2007-01-28 10:09:12 · 12 answers · asked by Catherine 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I had symptoms like that when I was your age. It was rheumatism, but it didnt get any worse as I got older. But it was bearable and happened only when it got cold. But dont worry, go to the doc if it persists.
My daughter and son both had similar symptoms and it turned out to be a condition that teens suffer from, and grow out of. I dont remember the name. They are both fine now.
2007-01-28 10:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by jeanimus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just growing pains
What Causes Them?
No firm evidence exists to show that the growth of bones causes pain. The most likely causes are the aches and discomforts resulting from the jumping, climbing, and running that active children do during the day. The pains can occur after a child has had a particularly athletic day.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?
Growing pains always concentrate in the muscles, rather than the joints. Most children report pains in the front of their thighs, in the calves, or behind the knees. Whereas joints affected by more serious diseases are swollen, red, tender, or warm, the joints of children experiencing growing pains appear normal.
Although growing pains often strike in late afternoon or early evening before bed, there are occasions when pain can wake a slumbering child. The intensity of the pain varies from child to child, and most kids don't experience the pains every day.
Some things that may help alleviate the pain include:
massaging the area
stretching
placing a heating pad on the area
giving ibuprofen or acetaminophen
2007-01-28 18:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like arthritis; try using rubbing alcohol to subdue the pain. Ask a Dr to check you for arthritis. If its not arthritis it may be some other bone density issue. Let your mom/dad/gaurdian know whats going on and see a Dr pronto. It is always better to know what the problem is than to drive yourself crazy wondering
I hope this helps
2007-01-28 18:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by msijg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have arthritis. Sounds weird, but it's not impossible for younger teenagers to have it. You should have your parents take you to the doctor for a checkup. In the meantime, take 2 Aleve every 4 hours to minimize the pain.
2007-01-28 18:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by TwinkaTee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Doctor is my advice and apply heat or cold packs until you can
Could just be growing pains, happened to my neice
2007-01-28 18:12:30 · answer #5 · answered by ma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a good doctor as soon as possible. Not to scare you but it can be a symptom of a painful adulthood and old age.
2007-01-28 18:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by szhob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably growing pains give a day if it stays the same or worsens go see a doctor
2007-01-28 18:17:47 · answer #7 · answered by designerchic5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no get too the doctor as soon as possible you could have RA or another form of arthuritus. good luck bless you!
2007-01-28 18:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea cover them in the cold and go see a doctor or go to the hosbital and keep presher off of them and take it all easy k
2007-01-28 18:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by bob b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and see the doctor, i had that too
good luck
2007-01-28 18:11:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋