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What Causes Pain In The Joints?

I am 63 and since age 13 the joints in my knees ache when she it s cold or even a draft blowing through a window. The same thing happens when I m near an oven, heater, fire place, or freezer. It also affects the joints in my wrists. Also, when I use to have periods it would always bother my knees.
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Hello there I have read through your question. I would like to tell you that there can be many reasons of joint pains but at your age osteoporosis is the most common cause. I would suggest you to undergo a bone density test. Also it is advisable to get a X Ray knee done to rule out arthritis. I would advise you to start taking a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement . If osteomalacia is diagnosed you may have to take alendronate depending on your bone density. You can discuss this with your ortho. Meanwhile you can take a painkiller like ibuprofen or naproxen for pain management. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.
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What Causes Pain In The Joints?

Hello there I have read through your question. I would like to tell you that there can be many reasons of joint pains but at your age osteoporosis is the most common cause. I would suggest you to undergo a bone density test. Also it is advisable to get a X Ray knee done to rule out arthritis. I would advise you to start taking a calcium and vitamin D3 supplement . If osteomalacia is diagnosed you may have to take alendronate depending on your bone density. You can discuss this with your ortho. Meanwhile you can take a painkiller like ibuprofen or naproxen for pain management. I hope that answers your question. If you have any further questions please feel free to write. Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.