joint pain in my fingers and my knees

[adrine]

I have mild joint pain in 2 of my fingers and my knees? I am 43 years old. Do you think it could be the beginnings of something serious? I have had this pain for a few months now.

[Zonemedicine]

Walking will help your knees and knitting will help your fingers. The trick is to keep the joints warm and with blood flowing through them--regardless of the reason for the joint pain.
You should see your doctor to get a diagnosis. Try to avoid the pill regimens, because you start on ibuprophen and then that doesn't work anymore and you have to go to naproxen, then when that loses effectiveness they want to put you on Celebrex, etc. etc.

[ScrivenerGrl]

It could be. It could also be a symptom of many other things. If the pain is to the point that it is having and effect on your day to day life, please see a doctor.

[anions]

The worst case scenario si arthiritis. Consult your orthopedician now, lest it turns into something serious. Get well soon :)

[sadcox]

You may also want to try taking a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement. I'm a bigger guy who runs and bikes a lot--lots of weight on those vital joints--and it really helps a lot.

You'll probably need to take it for a couple of weeks to get results. I'd recommend getting it in bulk on sale at your local Wal-_____ store.

[writingpartners]

You are around the menopause age. Consult your doc..it might be because of the start of it and might also be some kinda arthritis.

[james2002]

Could be you might start having some form of arthritis like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Try to do some physical exercises and it might help. I might be wise to check up for your blood such as uric acid level etc.. And talk to your doctor.