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I have joint issues, my knees and elbows specifically. i feel a lot of pain when i workout in the gym or just walking up the stairs, i'm only 31 years old! what could be the course and how can i get help on this, it's so irritating for me.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Rheumatologist: I advise consulting a rheumatologist. You are quite young to be experiencing osteoarthritis which is the wear and tear type seen in older age groups. I'm concerned about other forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune types of arthritis.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/18/2019

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A member asked:

I have joint issues, my knees and elbows specifically. i feel a lot of pain when i workout in the gym or just walking up the stairs, i'm only 31 years old! what could be the course and how can i get help on this, it's so irritating for me.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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