What age does arthritis start?

While it mostly starts after 40, autoimmune types like rheumatoid arthritis can hit you in your 20s. If you feel pain, don't wait because delaying it makes orthopedic consults and MRI scans very expensive later. Get a basic bone profile test done from a budget-friendly lab first.

Most people think it's an old-age issue starting at 50, but children can also get juvenile arthritis. My daughter was diagnosed at age 12 when her knee swelled up. If your child complains of persistent joint pain, please don't ignore it as growing pains and see a pediatrician.

Do not believe those YouTube videos saying you can cure early arthritis with turmeric or mustard oil at age 30. Wear and tear arthritis usually starts after 50, but if it's inflammatory, it can happen at any age. Only an X-ray and a specialist doctor can tell you what is actually happening.

I started getting bad joint aches in my late 30s, which I thought was arthritis. But when my doctor did my regular blood tests, it turned out to be related to my thyroid and Vitamin D deficiency. Please get your full blood work done before jumping to conclusions.

I'm only 31 and my finger joints are hurting so much during rains. Does arthritis really start this early for anyone else, or is it just my anxiety making me feel things? Please tell me if anyone got it in their 30s.

It generally starts after 45 or 50, but can happen earlier due to injuries. Keeping your weight in check really helps reduce the load on your joints.