Joint pain issues

casualhawk7 said:So, I finished my round of antibiotics and polished off about two boxes of Zithromax (roughly 60 pills over a two-week stretch). It’s been two weeks since I wrapped up the treatment.

Honestly, nothing has changed. Not a single thing.
I finally got my nasal swab results back today.
Everything came back totally clear.

Maybe we need to look at some other ideas?

Reiter's syndrome? That’s seronegative arthritis (reactive arthritis) that develops following a urogenital or gastrointestinal infection. If that isn't the case, it would be a good idea to go see a rheumatologist.

I think I’ll head over to the doctor tomorrow. Just to give you an idea... I was lifting some heavy concrete blocks today, and now my wrists and knuckles are acting up. Then yesterday, I went out for a run, and my knees started killing me. Basically, whenever there's any kind of real physical strain, my tendons and joints just start throbbing...

Hello,

A few days ago, I started dealing with intense pain in my ankle joints. It hurts whenever I move them or try to walk. I used to do private martial arts training, but lately, my legs aren't cooperating. For the past month, I've been training kickboxing actively every day at the gym. My strikes are pretty technical, so my first thought was that the constant bouncing in my guard might be the culprit since my ankles haven't strengthened up yet.

I'm looking for suggestions on what to do—should I look into compression sleeves, topical creams, or something else? Sometimes the pain is honestly unbearable.

Thanks

About two or three months ago, I was suddenly struck by a sharp pain in my right elbow, which eventually subsided, only to be replaced by an aching in my left elbow; once that passed, the sensation migrated to my right hip, and I must say, the pain has become quite intense lately. It has reached a point where walking is a genuine struggle, and I can barely manage to function without relying on Voltaren. The pain is localized right in the center of my hip without any visible swelling, and while it doesn't hurt when I touch the area, it becomes excruciating whenever I put weight on that leg. There are moments when the pain vanishes entirely for a brief period, yet at other times—even when I am perfectly still—I am hit by a sudden, violent surge of agony, almost as if someone were using pliers to rip the nerves straight out of my hip. I have spent some time searching online, but I haven't been able to find anything that matches these specific symptoms. Aside from this, I have never dealt with any significant health issues, so I am truly at a loss as to what might be causing this. Has anyone else here had similar experiences?

How old are you, and what kind of work keeps you busy? Do you participate in any particular sports, or have you made any recent shifts in your lifestyle? Your insights might just provide the clarity we need. 🙂

Just go see your doctor and have them give you a referral for immunology.

In my case, the pain kept jumping from one joint to another until it turned out I actually have an autoimmune connective tissue disease.

My daily routine is quite a demanding mix of sedentary desk time and intense physical labor; I am currently 42 years old, and while I wouldn't say I am an athlete, the sheer volume of physical activity required by my job certainly keeps me moving. Unfortunately, I simply cannot make it to see my doctor for another month because we are entering our absolute busiest season at work, so I am forced to push through this discomfort by relying on Voltaren for a little while longer.

Give topical pain gels a shot for those aching joints.

Right now, I’m using Devil's Claw—you can pick it up at any local pharmacy. I’ve also tried Propriumin, Deep Relief, and Reumoval balm. They aren't bad; they all have a cooling effect, which helps take the edge off the joint pain. When things get really intense, though, I resort to Voltaren gel.

Honestly, if it weren't for these creams—and I really don't want to be popping painkillers unless I absolutely have to—I wouldn't even be able to roll out of bed some days.

But seriously, when you're able to, make sure you see a doctor. If the inflammation keeps jumping from one joint to another, you might be looking at something autoimmune.

melloworca6, would you mind sharing a bit more about how you actually found out you were dealing with an autoimmune condition?
I’ve been running into you on a few different subforums lately—I tend to hang out in those spaces because of my own health journey—and it really feels like we have so much in common. I’ve reached a point where I feel it’s much more important for me to do my own research first, so that when I finally sit down with my doctor, I can approach them with actual knowledge and specific suspicions already in mind.
To circle back to what you mentioned—I’ve dealt with those sharp, stinging pains in the past too, and over the last couple of months, I’ve had some really nasty flare-ups in one elbow and then the other. It fluctuates quite a bit; some days are manageable, and others are just brutal. By the time I finally made it to a specialist after several months of searching, we had a very pleasant conversation where we basically concluded that I'm simply predisposed to this, even though modern medicine doesn't have a definitive "why" for it. It's worth noting that I've also dealt with tendonitis around my radial bone a few times before. Beyond just my elbows—which doctors usually call tennis or golfer's elbow—I deal with various joints in my hands and even occasional hip pain. To be honest, I truly empathize with the person who started this thread, as well as everyone else going through something similar.
I think I'm going to go hunt for some topical gel now. My left index finger joint is acting up quite a bit, probably from all this typing.

Angela Reed3 said:My daily routine is quite a demanding mix of sedentary desk time and intense physical labor; I am currently 42 years old, and while I wouldn't say I am an athlete, the sheer volume of physical activity required by my job certainly keeps me moving. Unfortunately, I simply cannot make it to see my doctor for another month because we are entering our absolute busiest season at work, so I am forced to push through this discomfort by relying on Voltaren for a little while longer.

Work isn't going to fall apart just because you see a doctor. Your health should always come first...

feralharbor89 said:melloworca6, would you mind sharing a bit more about how you actually found out you were dealing with an autoimmune condition?
I’ve been running into you on a few different subforums lately—I tend to hang out in those spaces because of my own health journey—and it really feels like we have so much in common. I’ve reached a point where I feel it’s much more important for me to do my own research first, so that when I finally sit down with my doctor, I can approach them with actual knowledge and specific suspicions already in mind.
To circle back to what you mentioned—I’ve dealt with those sharp, stinging pains in the past too, and over the last couple of months, I’ve had some really nasty flare-ups in one elbow and then the other. It fluctuates quite a bit; some days are manageable, and others are just brutal. By the time I finally made it to a specialist after several months of searching, we had a very pleasant conversation where we basically concluded that I'm simply predisposed to this, even though modern medicine doesn't have a definitive "why" for it. It's worth noting that I've also dealt with tendonitis around my radial bone a few times before. Beyond just my elbows—which doctors usually call tennis or golfer's elbow—I deal with various joints in my hands and even occasional hip pain. To be honest, I truly empathize with the person who started this thread, as well as everyone else going through something similar.
I think I'm going to go hunt for some topical gel now. My left index finger joint is acting up quite a bit, probably from all this typing.

I started writing this post and then my computer totally froze on me. I'll send you a PM tomorrow because if I try to write a long post here, it'll just crash again.

What kind of symptoms and issues are you dealing with?

Edit: Miraculously, I managed to send you a long message without my computer locking up on me. 😁

melloworca6 said:Give topical pain gels a shot for those aching joints.

Right now, I’m using Devil's Claw—you can pick it up at any local pharmacy. I’ve also tried Propriumin, Deep Relief, and Reumoval balm. They aren't bad; they all have a cooling effect, which helps take the edge off the joint pain. When things get really intense, though, I resort to Voltaren gel.

Honestly, if it weren't for these creams—and I really don't want to be popping painkillers unless I absolutely have to—I wouldn't even be able to roll out of bed some days.

But seriously, when you're able to, make sure you see a doctor. If the inflammation keeps jumping from one joint to another, you might be looking at something autoimmune.

It certainly doesn't sound pleasant, but that could very well be the case; for instance, I suffer from seasonal pollen allergies every spring, and that is fundamentally an immune system dysfunction as well.

Maybe just try heading to your primary care doctor for now. Getting an appointment with an immunologist is a whole different story—you have to book ahead, and depending on how slammed they are, you could be looking at waiting a month or two.

Hey. Does anyone know if I can use Reumoval balm while breastfeeding? It’s full of herbs and I don't have the box or instructions handy. My shoulder is killing me, probably from carrying the baby... I couldn't find anything online... thanks😉

Hey there. I’ve been dealing with this constant popping in most of my joints. About 7 or 8 years ago, my shoulder blade basically popped out of place, and one doctor told me my joint structures were just misaligned, but she didn't actually suggest any kind of treatment. Lately, though, the clicking has been getting way more frequent. It pops at least 3 or 4 times a day right where my collarbone meets my breastbone, and that comes with this sharp, sudden sting of pain. My other joints are popping too, just without the intense pain. I’m looking for a solid doctor recommendation (ideally around the Cleveland area) and if anyone else has dealt with stuff like this, I'd love some advice...

Hey there. I’m looking for a bit of advice here. I don't know if anyone remembers that game where Cleveland played Stuttgart about a month back. Well, I had a few too many that day and ended up wiping out on my bike on my right arm—I don't recall the exact details, but honestly, that part doesn't really matter. When I woke up the next morning, my right wrist was aching, but I just figured it would pass, so I ignored it. Fast forward two weeks, and now that same joint starts acting up whenever I tilt my arm toward the right side. I can still lift pretty heavy stuff and my hand functions normally enough, and it’s not even an agonizing pain, but if I try to rotate it a bit harder toward the right, that's when the ache kicks in. Has anyone else dealt with something like this, and how did it end up turning out? I know I'm being foolish for not seeing a doctor sooner, but the idea of someone actually breaking my arm is out of the question; I’ve been playing guitar for eight years now and I am absolutely not risking anything with those kinds of medical interventions. I already had bones broken back when I was a kid, so I've learned my lesson. Anyway, I guess I'm rambling too much. To get to the point, it's specifically that right side of the wrist—right where that little lump is—that's bothering me, and I could really use some input. Thanks.

Quick tip: go see a doctor.

I’m dealing with some issues in my right elbow and my knees. As for the right knee, I have a damaged meniscus. My orthopedic surgeon told me I need surgery, but since then (pardon my language), he's been nothing but a headache. The very day he told me I needed the procedure, he pushed it back indefinitely because he's on strike, and now I can't even get an appointment to discuss scheduling because his calendar is completely slammed.🙂

The right elbow mostly hurts when I'm at the gym, as I tend to put more strain on it there—I suspect it might be a tendon issue.

Since I don't have any real expectations from this doctor right now, and who knows when I'll actually get seen, does anyone have any advice? Recommendations? Ideas? Maybe specific creams, treatments, or anything else that might help? This is really getting in the way of my life, and I live for sports.

Thanks for the input. 🙂

If I were in your shoes, my first recommendation would be to step away from the gym entirely for the time being. While I might be able to assist you with certain physical procedures or specific exercises while you wait for your surgery, those matters ultimately fall under the expertise of a physiatrist.

I’m not sure if this will be helpful to anyone else, but my 57-year-old mother suddenly started dealing with intense hip pain a few months back. It just got worse and worse by the day until the pain became absolutely unbearable. She could barely get out of bed in the morning, let alone make it down a flight of stairs. Every single day was a struggle. She went for hip imaging, and the doctors diagnosed her with osteoarthritis. They sent her to some rehab center in Colorado for physical therapy, and during that whole time, she had to take Advil every single day just to manage the agony. This went on for about six months, and nothing made an impact. Then I ordered that Glucosamine supplement (which was packed with other stuff), but even that didn't do much. Eventually, I started digging around on some international forums, and someone recommended gelatin. I ordered it immediately, and within just one week, my mom noticed a shift. After a month, the pain was barely noticeable, and after two months of consistent use, the pain vanished as if it had never existed. A total recovery. Today, she’s out in the garden working, walking around, and is completely mobile. There isn't a single sign left of the condition. It is honestly incredible when I compare it to how she was before. She had actually started talking about needing hip surgery. When she mentions it to her doctor, he just laughs and says that if it were that simple, everyone would be doing it.

Look, our experience tells a different story. She can't even remember the last time she reached for a painkiller, whereas before, she couldn't even roll out of bed without them.
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