What age can arthritis begin?
My knees have been hurting quite a bit lately, and my sister said it could be arthritis. I thought that was an old person's disease. At what age can arthritis typically begin?
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6 months ago
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Don't believe people who say arthritis only happens in old age or can be cured with magical oils. Types like Rheumatoid Arthritis can start in your 20s or even childhood. Get a proper blood test like RA factor and consult a rheumatologist.
8 months ago
I am only 28 and my finger joints have started aching and feeling stiff in the mornings. I am really scared if this is the start of arthritis. Has anyone else experienced joint pain this early in life?
4 months ago
Osteoarthritis is common after 45-50, but joint wear can start earlier if there was an injury. Keeping your joints mobile with low-impact walking and strength training keeps the surrounding muscles strong, provided your doctor clears you for it.
8 months ago
I felt a pop in my knee at 32 and thought my sports career was over before it even started! Don't worry too much, sometimes it is just lack of lubrication or a minor muscle pull. Go see a doctor and they will fix you up.
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6 months ago
Though wear-and-tear arthritis usually starts in the 40s, eating an anti-inflammatory vegetarian diet rich in turmeric, ginger, and calcium can support bone health early on. Make sure to consult a specialist for exact treatment.
3 months ago
Honestly, after sitting for 6 hours of lectures and then gaming all night, my back and knees creak like I am 80. But jokes aside, my cousin was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis when she was just a teenager. So it can literally start at any age.