Need Some Advice

raven2008

I'm new here so, hello all

i've been having trouble with my joins for a while now. And i wanted to get some advice from everyone if poss.

It first started with my both knees everytime it get cold id get pains in my knees

recently same thing again in my knees, ankles, wrist, and my right side toes, and lower back,

The pain i get in my wrist when i lean on something sends a sharp pain up my arm.

It's starting to make me feel down now i wanna go to the docs but to scared too.

are the types of sumtoms i have relate to arthritis and what type?

regards,

Peter

lindalegs

Hi Peter and welcome,

If you look up arthritis in a dictionary all it means is painful sometimes swollen joint.

Sometimes people can get joint pain for different reasons it doesn't necessarily mean a life changing disease such as Rheumatoid/Oesteo/Psoratic etc arthritis.

What are you afraid the doctor might say? Surely you're more worried not knowing than if you actually have a blood test and know what you're dealing with. It might be nothing you know or just something like a one-off flare that may never happen again..... and if it is something more serious then it's best treated early before it gets out of hand.

Be brave, book an appointment with your GP.

Luv Legs

raven2008

lindalegs wrote:

Hi Peter and welcome,

If you look up arthritis in a dictionary all it means is painful sometimes swollen joint.

Sometimes people can get joint pain for different reasons it doesn't necessarily mean a life changing disease such as Rheumatoid/Oesteo/Psoratic etc arthritis.

What are you afraid the doctor might say? Surely you're more worried not knowing than if you actually have a blood test and know what you're dealing with. It might be nothing you know or just something like a one-off flare that may never happen again..... and if it is something more serious then it's best treated early before it gets out of hand.

Be brave, book an appointment with your GP.

Luv Legs

seems to affect me in the morning i get stiff and then eases off during the day, with clicks

i also get pins and needles too not all the time

ive had this problem a while now but more recently been affecting me in other areas and spreading fast espacially the last 2 weeks, i get more tired easy,

at night time im too hot cant sleep or wake up during the night...

i will go soon just got to pick up the courage lol

thanks for your reply

raven2008

raven2008 wrote:

lindalegs wrote:

Hi Peter and welcome,

If you look up arthritis in a dictionary all it means is painful sometimes swollen joint.

Sometimes people can get joint pain for different reasons it doesn't necessarily mean a life changing disease such as Rheumatoid/Oesteo/Psoratic etc arthritis.

What are you afraid the doctor might say? Surely you're more worried not knowing than if you actually have a blood test and know what you're dealing with. It might be nothing you know or just something like a one-off flare that may never happen again..... and if it is something more serious then it's best treated early before it gets out of hand.

Be brave, book an appointment with your GP.

Luv Legs

seems to affect me in the morning i get stiff and then eases off during the day, with clicks

i also get pins and needles too not all the time

ive had this problem a while now but more recently been affecting me in other areas and spreading fast espacially the last 2 weeks, i get more tired easy,

at night time im too hot cant sleep or wake up during the night...

i will go soon just got to pick up the courage lol

thanks for your reply

and i forgot to mention my knees nearly gave way yesterday while holding my daughter, that scared me!

woodbon

Hello Peter,
Welcome to the site.

What Linda has told you is good advice. Really the best way of dealing with these problems is to discuss them with your GP. S/he will be able to give you some advice and any tests that may be needed. Don't worry about seeing a doctor for these things, thats what they are there for.

I hope you will come back to us and let us know what the doctor said, as I'm interested. Take care Sue

vonski

Hi Peter

Welcome to the forum. It does sound like arthritis in some shape or form but you do need to find out which one then you can get the right meds and hopefully feel much better. Like Legs and Sue have said see your Dr. and get the ball rolling.

Love
Vonski x

valval

hi welcome can under stand u putting off going gp but u have to go now and if u dont get help ,go to see a different one till u find one that will listen and help. to start with u will prob have blood test and told to take ibprophen (can not spell sorry) if still in pain go back as they start off with minimum pain relief and work up till find what works 4 u tell them everything it might be important good luck .go u will be listened to and u need help

sharmaine

Peter

My advice to you is to get it checked out. I started with stiff joints after a nights sleep; difficulty sitting for long periods; trouble walking etc.

The pain of swollen joints is no joke. Your GP is there to help you don't be afraid. They won't stick any sharp objects into your eyes.

Take care and get down to the docs.

Sharmaine