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Q: Is It Mental Or Real Arthritis
asked by: Samara7Rain on July 12th, 2005
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I dont know whether I have arthritis or not, i'm 16. I experience pain in my knuckles, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, and toes. Sometimes pain happens when I think about arthritis pains or talk about it, so I dont know if its just mental. But it really hurts! What should I do, and is this just mental or real arthritis?
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childofgod777
replied on August 28th, 2007
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It's Real
Arthritis can start at any age. Mine started when I was 19 years old. Start taking Osteo-Bi-Flex as soon as possible. Keep your weight down. That will keep from aggravating it. Don't do exercises that are hard on the joints, like running. Do things like swimming. It's not hard on the joints. Drink lots of liquids. You would be surprised how much these little things will help. Keep active, and take care. God bless you.
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yogahoneybunny
replied on August 29th, 2007
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You might also want to be tested to be sure that it's not rheumatoid arthritis...this type of arthritis can come on quickly and you've got to cope with it for life...so better to be educated now.
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deer
replied on September 26th, 2007
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Artheritis
Hi child of god. How do you know you have arthristis? What are your symtoms? Did they test you through blood work? Where do you have artheristis at and does it ache or burn any where. Please get back to me Deer.
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