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Question: What's causing my joint and muscle stiffness/ache? ?

(Posted by: Robin S on 2008-10-15 12:51:57)

My old health problem has re- surfaced since I've been around my flat- mates new dog. Are these symptoms of an allergy? I feel that my joints are inflamed for some reason. Is it diet..or food allergy. Please help. Been to doc before...he did not offer any useful cause or advice.

Posted by: nicolem63 on 2008-10-15, 13:09:32

Allergies are possible.. but It could be a thyroid condition. You did not say if you were male/ female but they are more common in women (and fairly common in general) I have hypothyroidism -which is an under-active thyroid (am 22 years old) and some days I feel like I am 90. Symptoms for hypothyroidism include stiff muscles and joints (amoing other things). Check out web MD for more info and to see if any of your other symptoms match up. It's a simple blood test the doctor can do, and if you end up having a underactive thyroid it's as simple as taking a pill everyday to feel better. Good luck!!