I'm only 20, but could I have arthritis?

[bono_212]

I've been having pain in my knees and fingers for literally years now...since I Was about 11 or 12, and over the years it's become worse. It's rare in my hands, but when it happens I can not even think about moving my fingers at all. Recently it's also begun to hurt my elbows and ankles as well, but the most constant pain is in my knees. I've had my knees x-rayed several times, and I've had the arthritis blood test taken, but they can't seem to find anything wrong. I'm getting more concerned now because my right leg locked up last Wednesday and the pain has been incessent ever since Any ideas?

[webby]

Well you could have arthritis, but it is very unlikely. Have you trying anti-inflammatory yet, or iced it?

[perseph1]

Depending on where you live and your habits, it would probably be a good idea to test for Lyme disease, especially if the arthritis tests have all been normal. It's got a high rate of incident in kids the age you were when you started having knee pain.