“Is it possible that I developed osteoarthritis?”
I am a 25 year old female with pain in both knees for 1 month. I have difficulty in sitting on the floor or when bend my knees. I have no history of trauma, a fall, or the rolling of knees but still a doctor on the basis of an X-ray diagnosed it as Osteoarthritis. I started taking Meloxicam for 1 week BD pain is better plus glucosamine chondroitin sulfate for 10 days. Is it possible that I developed osteoarthritis?
Female | 25 years old
Complaint duration: 25 April 2020
Medications: None
Conditions: None
4 Answers
Good afternoon,
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also commonly known as degenerative arthritis. Typically this starts later in life around the 40s onwards but certainly could occur earlier related to strenuous activities that cause early onset of degenerative change. Sometimes osteoarthritis can also start early due to joint laxity or ligament or meniscus injuries. Therefore it certainly is possible to have early onset osteoarthritis but it would also be important to consider other forms of arthritis which are more likely to present early in life such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. Without any further information it is difficult to comment further on the likelihood of this but it would be useful to consider a consultation with a rheumatologist or orthopedist to assess further and to rule out other forms of arthritis.
I hope the above information is helpful.
Mishal Abdullah.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is also commonly known as degenerative arthritis. Typically this starts later in life around the 40s onwards but certainly could occur earlier related to strenuous activities that cause early onset of degenerative change. Sometimes osteoarthritis can also start early due to joint laxity or ligament or meniscus injuries. Therefore it certainly is possible to have early onset osteoarthritis but it would also be important to consider other forms of arthritis which are more likely to present early in life such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. Without any further information it is difficult to comment further on the likelihood of this but it would be useful to consider a consultation with a rheumatologist or orthopedist to assess further and to rule out other forms of arthritis.
I hope the above information is helpful.
Mishal Abdullah.
It’s possible but unlikely. You might have mal alignment or patelofemoral pain. Meniscus injury is another possibility. I recommend that you see a ortho sports surgeon
Everyone develops osteoarthritis with age however you are a bit young to consider that diagnosis.
More likely you have some type of inflammation from either overuse or even under use.
Seeing a physical therapist and starting a moderate exercise program for your quadriceps and hamstring muscles in your thigh ,may alleviate your problem.
The anti-inflammatory medication you’re taking may be helpful at times but should not be a mainstay as time goes on.
If your problem does not go away with the help of physical therapy and exercise, seeing a rheumatologist would be worthwhile. In your age group bilateral knee pain is often actually patella femoral tracking syndrome or chondromalacia of the patella... which again could be helped by your physical therapist
More likely you have some type of inflammation from either overuse or even under use.
Seeing a physical therapist and starting a moderate exercise program for your quadriceps and hamstring muscles in your thigh ,may alleviate your problem.
The anti-inflammatory medication you’re taking may be helpful at times but should not be a mainstay as time goes on.
If your problem does not go away with the help of physical therapy and exercise, seeing a rheumatologist would be worthwhile. In your age group bilateral knee pain is often actually patella femoral tracking syndrome or chondromalacia of the patella... which again could be helped by your physical therapist
It would be hard to comment without examination and looking at X-rays. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative type of arthritis. It usually develops in the later age because of wear and tear of the body, while the inflammatory types of arthritis can develop in young age. I would suggest seeing a rheumatologist as well.
