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Pain In Wrist, Elbows And Knees For 2 Weeks. Doctor Suggest It Might Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Advice?

Hi, My name is Elaine and i am a 20 year old Female. Every morning i wake up with pain in my wrist, elbows and knees, I cant straighten my elbows when i wake, i have to lay there for 5min before i can starighten them, my wrist hurts through out the whole day and my knees feel like there going to cave in when ever i walk. this has been happening for over 2weeks now. I went to the docters yesterday an she said it sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome but she aint to sure yet i have another check up on tuesday.
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

Joint stiffness is the characteristic and earliest symptoms of Arthritis(Inflammation of the joints).

Stiffness is due to inflammation of the Synovium.

It need an accurate diagnosis to treat it effectively.

You may need

1. X ray of the joints.

2. ERS

3. C reactive protein

4. RA factor.

Consult an orthopedician and a Rheumatologist.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Pain is in wrist, elbow , knee joint i.e.migratory joint pain.
In carpal tunnel syndrome there develops paresthesia in thumb, second, third, & radial half of the fourth finger ( thumb side ) at times atrophy of thenar musculature.
As your symptoms not related to carpal tunnel syndrome.
Consult a physician or an orthopaedician and get their opinion as in my opinion these migratory joint pain may be due to rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
Hope I have answered your question.
If further any question I will try to explain.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Pain In Wrist, Elbows And Knees For 2 Weeks. Doctor Suggest It Might Be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Advice?

Hello, Joint stiffness is the characteristic and earliest symptoms of Arthritis(Inflammation of the joints). Stiffness is due to inflammation of the Synovium. It need an accurate diagnosis to treat it effectively. You may need 1. X ray of the joints. 2. ERS 3. C reactive protein 4. RA factor. Consult an orthopedician and a Rheumatologist.