Ever had arthritis-like condition that went away?

[Shanty Oilish]

I've been wondering about this for years. In my mid-20's I came down with a nasty case of arthritis---or whatever it was. It wasn't stress-related or accident-related. No clue why I got it but for several years I had real sore joints, especially in the hands. My knuckles got that knobby look in some fingers, and a doctor told me it was arthritis. But instead of getting worse as the years went by, it disappeared by the time I was 40. I'm past 50 now and still no sign of it recurring.
Anybody ever have that? I don't understand how I got it or how it went away. :shrug:

[hobbes159]

1. I had full-body arthritis-like symptoms for a week....

Every single joint in my body hurt to move -- it took about an hour to get out of bed, and I gave up on trying to put socks on. Doctor wasn't much help, took some painkillers and it went away after a week....

[slackmaster]

2. I've had one or both knees go out temporarily

It seems to happen if I push myself too hard after a long period of relative inactivity, like suddenly hopping on my road bike and doing a 50-mile ride.

Generally every joint in my body is gradually getting creakier. It comes with "maturity" - I'm 46.

[izzie]

3. I have never heard of that but I think ones body is special and it....

does many things to cure itself of what is going wrong and doctors can not always know why.I think your body said this is not right so lets fix it. And did.I will also tell you thing. I am always fussed at in my family because I will not take many pills. You know why go to a doctor for shots for colds when it will take 2 weeks to get rid of it with the shots, if you wait 14 fays it will be gone anyhow.

[Shanty Oilish]

Yep, don't trust doctors---or pills

I usually stay clear of doctors and medications. I can ignore most things and it's true, most stuff goes away sooner or later anyway. But arthritis and knotty knuckles, I thought sure it was permanent. So I ignored it... :)

[Don_G]

4. I've Never Heard Of It

Arthritis is a disorder where the body attacks itself.

Then again, how much would Dimbo and his supporters stand to lose if they couldn't manufacture a pill to replace a healthy diet and an active lifestyle?