I'm sorry to hear about this sudden joint pain and stiffness you've been experiencing. There are many different causes which can include:
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease and the most common type ofarthritis. The cartilage, that serves as a cushion between the bones which form a joint, wears away with time. With the eventual loss of cartilage, the bones rub against each other. The friction leads to pain and limitation of joint mobility. Degenerative joint disease can affect any joint in the body, but most commonly affects the hands, hips, knees, neck and lower back. The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the affected joint after repetitive use. Pain is usually worse later in the day and can occur after long periods of inactivity.
The sudden onset of intense joint pain, joint swelling and a low-grade fever are symptoms of septic arthritis. This condition develops when bacteria, such as streptococcus or staphylococcus, spreads through the bloodstream to a joint. A joint can become infected with bacteria during surgery or by an injury. The most commonly affected joints are the knees and hips.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early symptoms, that appear from 3 to 30 days after infection, include a red, expanding rash, fatigue, chills, fever,headache, muscle and joint aches and swollen lymph nodes. Untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, the heart and the nervous system. According to the CDC, intermittent episodes of arthritis, characterized by severe joint pain and swelling, occur in approximately 60% of patients with untreated Lyme disease. Large joints, particularly the knees, are most often affected.
Other conditions such as Rubella and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are also possible caused for joint pain. If you have not seen your doctor regarding these new symptoms, please do so as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis.
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Hi Diverdown1,
I'm sorry to hear about this sudden joint pain and stiffness you've been experiencing. There are many different causes which can include:
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease and the most common type ofarthritis. The cartilage, that serves as a cushion between the bones which form a joint, wears away with time. With the eventual loss of cartilage, the bones rub against each other. The friction leads to pain and limitation of joint mobility. Degenerative joint disease can affect any joint in the body, but most commonly affects the hands, hips, knees, neck and lower back. The most common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain in the affected joint after repetitive use. Pain is usually worse later in the day and can occur after long periods of inactivity.
Septic Arthritis
The sudden onset of intense joint pain, joint swelling and a low-grade fever are symptoms of septic arthritis. This condition develops when bacteria, such as streptococcus or staphylococcus, spreads through the bloodstream to a joint. A joint can become infected with bacteria during surgery or by an injury. The most commonly affected joints are the knees and hips.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early symptoms, that appear from 3 to 30 days after infection, include a red, expanding rash, fatigue, chills, fever,headache, muscle and joint aches and swollen lymph nodes. Untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, the heart and the nervous system. According to the CDC, intermittent episodes of arthritis, characterized by severe joint pain and swelling, occur in approximately 60% of patients with untreated Lyme disease. Large joints, particularly the knees, are most often affected.
Other conditions such as Rubella and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus are also possible caused for joint pain. If you have not seen your doctor regarding these new symptoms, please do so as soon as possible for a proper diagnosis.
https://www.empowher.com/bones-amp-joints/content/causes-joint-pain
Best Wishes,
Rosa
December 29, 2011 - 10:36amThis Comment
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