Joint Pain Worsening

stephabef

Hey, guys!

I'm a 23 year-old female who started running in the last few months. I've always had clicks in nearly every joint and have always been "aware" of my joints, from slight pain or stiffness. Lately, though, I've had knee trouble and horrible stiffness in my left hip. Yesterday, I woke up with severe stiffness/pain in the first joint of my left finger.

Most of this I've attributed to being a new runner; I definitely think I favor my left side. Any tips on how to overcome this? As for the rest... I'm clueless. I definitely wish I had insurance so I could go check it out! In the meantime, though, has anyone experienced anything similar? An aunt of mine had early-onset arthritis, but I don't even know where I'd go to get that checked out.

I've also considered dehydration, but I'm excellent about drinking all my required water...

ilovedeadlifts

try taking fish oil or a joint support supp.

Maybe see a doc and see if arthritis is an issue.

Coolhand1969

Get checked for RA...

Sl1ghtly

Rest, and strength training is important for joint health.

Sublog

Get checked for RA...

This... finger joint swelling COULD be an early sign of RA. It was in my mom,

stephabef

Thanks, guys. Sounds like I need to make an appointment. I appreciate it!