ive got pains in my bones dr says im ok

[misundrstood]

if you get arhtritis is always detectable

[sqad617]

Yes, by a combination of physical examination, blood tests and varying types of radiology.

[Eve]

Depends which type of arthritis, for example, rhumatoid is detectable by a blood test and blood tests can pick up on inflammation.

If you're worried, could you ask for a referral to a rhumatologist to have a look at you?

I had a load of blood tests done and at rhumatology was thoroughly examined and had x-rays and more blood tests done.

There are many different types of arthritis and some are connected to other conditions.

What kind of pains are you having where?

[misundrstood]

jenna i get mostly aches in my joints of the hands and sometimes arms but i do get quite vicious pains in the wrists aswell but dr has discounted arthritis

[Gowergirl]

My Dr. told me that pains in my ankle were due to tendonitis.I pushed for a referral to local arthritis clinic.They x-rayed my ankle & confirmed that I had arthritis.Go back to your Dr.

[Eve]

Have you looked into RSI?

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.a spx?articleid=314

What kind of work do you do? Does it involve any repetetive movement of your hands or arms?

You could try and get a referral to a physio centre for assessment.

[butterflies]

It could be stress that's causing it.( In another thread you say your father has a cancererous growth ). I get pains that seem to move about when I'm stressed up, probably because the body is tense, they go once the problem is over. Trying to relax , deep breathing and walks help me at these times. Hope this helps.

[misundrstood]

Thankyou everyone,by the way jenna that is a very useful link.