In the past 3 years I’ve been getting really sore thighs, knees, groin, neck and hands (although the hands thing could easily be attributed to how much time I spend on my computer).
I have also developed this horrible lumpy rash on my elbows and knees. Recently my mum mentioned that a few of my female cousins have this thing called psoriatic arthritis and it sounds like what I have. When I went to the doctor she was really nice but she said there was no test for it so I should just try to keep warm, do loads of exercise and come back when I had an inflamed joint to show her. The thing is, they never seem to get obscenely swollen or inflamed so I have no reason to go back. But it’s really uncomfortable, I find myself having to go walking around the city all evening because sitting still is so sore.
Any tips or advice? Because I am purely self-diagnosed I’m not going to go out and buy any drugs or anything. But I would be keen to try anything else that might help.
Thanks.

I have already lost 55 pounds without exercise. But I need some exercise that doesn’t put me in pain for a week before I can exercise again. My back hurts when I run on me tread mill and my knees hurt severly after exercises.

For the past couple months, I’ve experienced increasingly painful days. My knees swell up after exercise, and it hurts to walk up and down stairs even if I hadn’t yet ran around. My wrists, elbows, and shoulders occasionally become warmish feeling, and range from irritating to holding-painful. My big toe is actually one of the worse joints affected- it hurts to move it sometimes, but it hurts to just sit around with it, too.

I’m fourteen, and I have a friend that has Juvenile Arthritis.

Is there a chance that I have it, or am I just paranoid?

With this pain exercise is not possible.

– My mum suffers from Osteoarthritis/degenerative arthritis in both her knees.

– She finds that the usual walking/jogging/cycling will cause her excruciating pain, and then she finds it difficult to walk.

– Recccomend a safe exercise for her, to lose some pounds? She’s overweight, and she’s 51 years old.

– Thanks for answering =)

~E.

I am a 30 yr old male…exercise regularly, in a good shape, never had any injuries….
However, I started to have this terrible pain on my back early this year. An X-ray was taken last week. The result shocked me — my doctor saw degenerative changes on the spine when comparing it to an X-ray pic taken last summer. He said it’s an odd place to have degenerative arthritis as that part of the spine (chest area) is not supporting any major body weight. My doctor recommended me to see a specialist. I am very worried at this point. What could cause the degeneration? What can I do to slow it down or prevent further damage? …. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I’m 56 with hip pain from arthritis. I know water aerobics, water walking, etc. are excellent for someone like me, but are these still considered "weight bearing" exercise? How about using noodles and styrofoam dumbbells?

Due to a series of knee injuries, I’m already getting arthritis in my right knee (at 31 years old!). My doc and physical therapist have both told me that the important thing to do with arthritis is to keep moving - it will get worse if you’re stationary. So I have been doing that. However, my knee hurts terribly by the time I’m finished. Is this normal for an arthritic knee, or am I overdoing it, or what? I have tried to call the doc and ask, but it takes an act of congress to get a call back. I’m still waiting, but just want to know if I should slow down on the exercise in the meantime.
I swim about once a week, but most of my exercise comes from an elliptical machine, about 30 minutes a day.

The exercise list for a patient suffering from rhematoid arthritis who is 25 years old.

My mom was advised by her doctor to have knee replacement surgery due to her arthritis. However, since she's diabetic, he also advised that she lose 30-50 pounds prior to surgery. Her diet is fine, but she really needs to incorporate more exercise to help get the weight off. Besides water aerobics, what are some low impact exercises she can do that would put pressure and strain on her knees? Thanks.

I have severe arthritis in both knees & back, I can't exercise like normal people that can jump around & walk & run. I have to use a walker or wheel chair, when I walk I can walk for just a few steps & have to sit down again the pain is so bad. I take celebrex for it every day. I heard pools are a good way to get exercise but there its out of the question as I am on a limited budget & the pool fees cost way too much, any suggestions on how I can exercise every day & try to keep fit like I used to be? I would appriciate any suggestions.

I have recently been diagnosed with osteo-arthritis in my
right foot, I had surgeries on this foot when I was younger
now, Im in my 30's and I find that it gets very swollen
when I walk, jog, or run…..

I cant Swim-allergic to the chlorine

Can anyone recommend some good types of exercise
or equipment if you have similar condition?????

This is a friend of mine, who has always been active and likes sports, but has recently been diagnosed with arthritis in both knees. She was advised to lose weight too, so the knees would not have to work hard carrying the extra weight.
What kind of exercise would be good for someone with knee replacement?

fish oil is popular now,besides exercise and glucosamine. are there any others that may help alleviate pain, other than aspirin, motrin,etc. im thinking natural.

I NEED A KNEE REPLACEMENT DUE TO BONE ON BONE ARTHRITIS. WALKING IS PAINFUL. AM I DESTROYING MORE CARTILAGE BY WALKING FOR EXERCISE?

I don't have enough income to pay for the 20% that Medicare doesn't pay, so that I can have physical therapy, along with water excercises. My income is at the poverty level, and I can't afford the 'price' starting out at 3 times per week, of which I would have to pay approximately 0.00 per month. And that doesn't count my transporation cost either, which is .00 each way, on the Handi Wheels bus for the handicapped. At this time, I'm without any form of exercise. Thank you for the chance to explain my situation to you.