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myltlisa24
myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
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I think i am having problems with my joints. They recently started hurting, and I think it has to do with joints. What can I drink or take to help eliminate the pain I am having? This happens after I work out. Suggestions?? does anyone else have this problem? I can't drink milk, I am lactose intolerant
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  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
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    Your are pretty young for arthritis, which is my problem. If you consume products with aspartame you could try eliminating those. Tumeric (in curry) is supposed to good for joint pain. Good luck with it.
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
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    Have you been tested for gluten intolerance or Celiac disease? Joint pain can be associated with it.
  • myltlisa24
    myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
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    Have you been tested for gluten intolerance or Celiac disease? Joint pain can be associated with it.

    No i have not, but I thought you can't test for it.
  • deluda
    deluda Posts: 146 Member
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    Arthritis can happen at any age. There may be many underlying conditions that are causing this pain. You should get to the doctor and get a full workup done. It may be something you can reverse by making the necessary changes.
  • doubglass
    doubglass Posts: 314 Member
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    Are you lifting? Could have to do with lifting. A certain amount of pain is not abnormal and may go away in a day or so. More comes with improper technique. Yes u can test for gluten intolerance but I think arthritis, or improper technique or just muscle, tendon stress is more likely.

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  • piebird79
    piebird79 Posts: 201 Member
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    Are you lifting? Could have to do with lifting. A certain amount of pain is not abnormal and may go away in a day or so. More comes with improper technique. Yes u can test for gluten intolerance but I think arthritis, or improper technique or just muscle, tendon stress is more likely.

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    All of this.
  • liog
    liog Posts: 347 Member
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    There is a blood test you can have done, but it is not 100% reliable. To confirm they usually want to do an upper endoscopy and biopsy of your intestines. Because I've been gluten free since 2004, I would have to start eating gluten for at least three months for the endoscopy and biopsy to be accurate and also the blood test. I didn't want to subject myself to that so I opted for a genetic test. Health insurance did not cover it and it was about $750. The genetic test was positive. I also had many symptoms before I went gluten free.

    The easiest way to determine if you have a problem with gluten is to go 100% gluten free for about 3 months. Then add gluten back into your diet to see how you feel.
  • myltlisa24
    myltlisa24 Posts: 242 Member
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    well that would stink if its arthritis ;( I do have a bad back (scolosis), but I stretch it out before and after I work out..it does seem to help, but the pain is usually the day after a big workout (kickboxing)...I have started incorporating lifting, but only 5 lbs. i don't want to over do it.
  • alecta337
    alecta337 Posts: 622 Member
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    I have chronic joint pain and I am about to go see a specialist about it, but I am pretty sure I have hyper mobility joint disorder. Its main symptom is joint pain because of overly flexible joints.

    Here is a picture of the tests that you can do at home to see if you may have it (they are all tests to see how far your joints stretch)
    http://www.jaoa.org/content/106/9/531/F4.large.jpg

    If you want to read more about the disorder, this is a really good resource.
    http://www.jaoa.org/content/106/9/531.full
  • doubglass
    doubglass Posts: 314 Member
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    If it is the day after kickboxing it is probably tendons and muscle. Try taking an over the counter anti-inflammatory before you spend lots on medical tests. Talk to the trainer at your gym about the area of the pain. It may just be normal stretch, rip and recover.
    Muscle is actually like scar tissue formed over small tissue rips caused by stress on the muscle. Thus the term ripped to describe good muscle tone.

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  • Fatbuster205
    Fatbuster205 Posts: 333 Member
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    See your doctor first!
  • lilojoke
    lilojoke Posts: 427 Member
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    I had same problem and once I removed coffee and green tea from my diet the pain went away after a week or two. Caffeine creates an acidic body and from what my naturopath has told me an acidic body has more inflammation.

    I take a product called Animal Flex and it has helped so much with joints.
  • lois4468
    lois4468 Posts: 166 Member
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    Always see a Dr. first but arthritis or osteo-arthritis can start earlier than you think. Usually starts in one joint and moves to others slowly. Bone density tests, xrays etc. can be used to see.
  • smiler1974
    smiler1974 Posts: 33
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    I think i am having problems with my joints. They recently started hurting, and I think it has to do with joints. What can I drink or take to help eliminate the pain I am having? This happens after I work out. Suggestions?? does anyone else have this problem? I can't drink milk, I am lactose intolerant
    If it helps I struggle with my knees and I take Glucosamine & chondroitin and thats really helps me. You can buy them from most supermarkets in the uk. It doesnt work stright away but after a couple of weeks of taking them I see a real change. Hope this helps!!
  • YcatsFursworth
    YcatsFursworth Posts: 278 Member
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    I take fish oil tablets to help with mine. I've got really bad knees and my hubby has a bad shoulder. the oil really help out!
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
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    Have you been tested for gluten intolerance or Celiac disease? Joint pain can be associated with it.

    No i have not, but I thought you can't test for it.

    Yes, you can test for it. Just make sure you don't cut out the gluten before you get tested, or you will get a false result.

    Watch how you are using your joints when you exercise and see if there is something wrong with your technique. Not all exercises are for everyone. Listen to your body. You may need to do a different kind of exercise than kickboxing. There are some exercises that I could never do, even when I was young, and others that really made me thrive. Find the right ones for you.
  • sewedo1
    sewedo1 Posts: 200 Member
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    Get checked for arthritis. I was checked for rheumatiod arthritis last year, but thus far have not recieved the diagnosis (and hope this auto-immune type doesn't pan out). I do have some mild osteoarthritis (often associated with age or over-use/injury). My joint pain subsided for many months, especially as I began to take better care of my body. I recommend low impact exercise as much as possible (i.e walking,swimming, biking or elliptical instead of jogging or step-type aerobics). Light weights are better for the joints than heavy lifting. Invest in good shoes. I also take fish oil suppliments and RAW One Women's Multi-Vit. I take Aleve pain reliever when needed. It can help to take the pain reliever prior to exercise if you're having a particularly tough time (make sure to eat something when taking this medication as it can be rough on an empty stomach). Take time to relax and deep breathe. Yoga has proved helpful for many but I can't quite get into it at this point. Good luck to you! A lighter body is easier on the joints as I am finding.
  • YcatsFursworth
    YcatsFursworth Posts: 278 Member
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    Your are pretty young for arthritis, which is my problem.

    I've had arthritis since I was a teen... never medically diagnosed though... but that's because every time I told my old doctor about it she told me to just loose weight... sorry.. but when a low pressure system brings in a storm and within 24 hours my knees are so painful I'm in tears and have to pain pills and just sit there untill they take effect... that's not just a weight issue... even more so since I've never been over 230 in my life!

    sorry! mini rant over O.o
  • cathylord
    cathylord Posts: 115 Member
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    If you have access to a pool, swim. It burns the calories and is very easy on the joints.
  • Roni_M
    Roni_M Posts: 717 Member
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    I was dx with psoriatic arthritis at about 25, my sister-in-law was dx with rheumatoid at the age of 3. With autoimmune arthritis it can happen at any age. Osteoarthritis is the "wear and tear" type which usually (but not always) occurs when your older. Joint pain shouldn't be taken lightly. If it's in multiple joints see your doctor and get referred to a rhuematologist. It may just be from overuse (not necessarily arthritis at all) but high intensity exercise of a chronically inflamed joint can cause permanent damage. Better to get it checked then ignore it!

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