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Unexplained joint pain
21/f About 3 weeks ago, I noticed my left wrist kind of hurt whenever I'd try to use it to turn something. The area that hurts is the joint between my thumb and index finger. This is slightly confusing because I'm right handed. I turn a lot of things at work with both hands so I figured I'd leave it alone for a while and it would go away. Now, it's 3 weeks later and my left elbow is swollen and hurts. I don't recall sleeping on it differently or injuring it at all. But the area between the two bones on it is normal color but a little swelled. I could barely use my arm today. The entire arm also feels stiff and keeps popping when I move it. Is it possible to get arthritis at my age? Will the pain go away or should I see a doctor?
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As to your question about Arthritis. Arthritis can strike at any age even in early childhood. That's the bad news, the good news is it generally does not present itself overnight so to speak, it comes on over a longer period.
As to what is bothering your wrist and elbow is not for any of us to diagnose as we are not doctors. It does sound as if something has become inflamed or strained possibly do to some type of work or leisure time repetitive activity.
The only person who can make this diagnosis for certain would be a Board Certified Orthopedic Doctor. While your family doctor can certainly treat the symptoms the Orthopedic doctor will look for the cause and effect to see what if anything can be done through physical therapy or even surgery if need be to relieve your pain.
Most Orthopedic doctors are not in single practices they work with other doctors to for a specialized practice where each doctor specialize in a different area of Orthopedics. When you call for an appointment you should ask to see their Joint Specialist for wrists and elbows. Yes they do in some practices get that specialized as there are many bones in the human skeleton.
IF your doctor feel this is a work related problem don't forget to file a workers compensation claim. IF the workers compensation Board agrees you will have no out of pocket expense for your treatment and there will be a settlement offered at the end of treatment for any long term affects of the injury.
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It sounds a bit like my carpal tunnel. The repetitive turning things at work may be causing it. I would advise you to see a doctor about it. It has been bothering you long enough that you should have it checked out.
Oh, its not unheard of for a person your age to get arthritis. But not real likely unless you have had it all your life. Get it checked out so you know what it is for sure. Then you can get an arm brace or something to help prevent further damage.
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I would see a doctor any pain for that length of time could lead to something more serious than it started to be. Good luck and I hope you figure out what's wrong. Sorry I couldn't be much more help than that.
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Have you tried treating it with NSAIDS (advil and stuff) to get the swelling to go down? If that isn't happened, it's possible you have tendonitis in your elbow.
I'd go see your doctor if the NSAIDs don't work. Let me know what they have to say! Good luck!
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