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Athritis, prematurely?
Hello.
I'm 17 years old and my mother and I think that I may have arthritis. My finger joints (the ones directly above the knuckles) are sometimes in pain. The pain is sharp and comes on suddenly. I can avoid the pain by bending the affected finger but as soon as I extend the finger, the pain hits again. It usually lasts only minutes but can last longer (maybe an hour?).
It might help to say that my father's mother had arthritis, when she was older though, and that my father has somewhat deformed toes (they are kind of twisted here and there). My mom also had joint pain related to calcium-deficiency from her anemia as a child, but that might be unrelated.
I'm also fairly certain that I eat a balanced diet. I don't eat red meat, but I do have my fair share of protein, including fish, and also eat leafy greens and whole grains.
My mom is suggesting that I take fish oil (she also does this) to help soothe the pain. Is there anything else I can do? Does this truly sound like arthritis or could it possibly be another condition? How common is it at my age?
Thank you! :)
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You need to see a doctor.
I get the same arthritis-like symptoms in my hands from my allergies... but there are a million things that could cause joint pain and it would really, really be best to speak to a doctor who can ask the right questions about lifestyle.
Even if it is arthritis, especially since you are so young, early medical intervention might really help you to take care of your hands in the long run.
Please, it's worth the investment to talk to someone who really knows.
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