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Fibro doesn't cause damage? Why do all my joints pop then?

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Posted 4/2/2016 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
It's been about 3 years now. In that time all my joints have gotten worse and now they all sound like a bowl of rice crispies. I am 33 years old. The only things I ever hear from doctors is "We don't really understand fibro but we know it's not doing any damage to your body". If that is true, why do I have the joints of someone twice my age? This of course is one of many unexplained issues I have.
Posted 4/2/2016 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
Fibro doesn't affect joints. It affects muscles, tendons, and ligaments. You are probably feeling the tendons or ligaments stretching and snapping. Believe it or not, this isn't uncommon...for healthy people! Here is a link from Johns Hopkins explaining this.

www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/sports-medicine/conditions-we-treat/joint-popping-cracking.html

If you do seem to be getting worse, and especially if you have pain and swelling, I would suggest you see an orthopedic specialist. Fibro isn't considered a progressive illness and it's not an inflammatory illness either.

Sherrine
Posted 4/2/2016 4:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank You for the replay and link. No more docs for me. I saw 40+ in two years plus the Mayo Clinic. I'm pretty much over doctors. Also I am waiting for disability so I currently have no insistence.

Have a great day,
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