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Stiff joints
Joint stiffness is a clinical finding in which there is stiffness or decreased range of motion at a joint (which is where two bones meet). This can occur with injury, arthritis, infection, or immune system conditions.
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A 36-year old female asked:
I have stiff joints in my fingers but they don't appear swollen, just stiff and its the same joints on both hands. I do experience stiffness throughout the rest of my body, my hips especially. If i keep moving it goes away somewhat but once i stop movin
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A 37-year old asked:
All my joints are sore and i'm only in my late 20's.burning/stiffness. What could this be?
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A 35-year old asked:
How can I make body joint stiffness go away?
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A 40-year old asked:
What health condition can cause joint stiffness?
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A 42-year old asked:
What caused joint stiffness/swelling just in the mornings?
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A 30-year old asked:
What causes severe joint pain and stiffness?
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A 44-year old asked:
What can I do to address my joint pain and stiffness?
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A 42-year old asked:
What could cause sudden severe joint pain and stiffness?
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A 43-year old asked:
Lower back and joint stiffness? No injury. Any treatment ideas?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can marijuana and rubbing alcohol help for painful joint stiffness?
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A 33-year old asked:
How can i make my body joint stiffness go away with yoga or tai chi?
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A 47-year old asked:
What could cause a sudden onset of stiffness and pain in the feet joints?
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A 44-year old asked:
Are there any fruits and vegetables that would be good for easing joint stiffness?
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A 44-year old asked:
What causes joint stiffness/aching/swelling only in the mornings when I first wake up?
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A 44-year old asked:
If not lupus or R.A., what could cause joint swelling and pain, stiffness, and fatigue?
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A 32-year old asked:
If one wanted to ease joint stiffness, what fruits and vegetables and minerals would be good?
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A 35-year old asked:
What should I do if I am experiencing sudden onset of pain and stiffness in the joints of my fingers?
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A 46-year old asked:
I have been exercising for a week now and am now suffering stiffness and joint pain, what might i do?
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A 39-year old asked:
What causes stiffness around one hip joint?
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A 42-year old asked:
What are the causes of stiffness around the hip joint?
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A 40-year old asked:
What could cause sudden onset of joint stiffness and pain in the feet?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it possible to reduce stiffness from osteoarthritis? How can I reduce joint stiffness from osteoarthritis?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Stiffness in ankles, sharp burning pain in both ankle joints with activity, first felt this pain in August and still feel it today help?
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A 55-year old male asked:
I am taken hydroxxychloroquine in which it is working to keep the swellen down in my hands but I still have stiffness and pain in my joints?
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A male asked:
My son aged 14 years is having multiple epiphysyeal dysplasia, stiffness in joints, reduced range of movements in all joints. Pls. Suggest treatment.
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A male asked:
What causes pain in joints?I'm 59 years old,Male pain,peaks 12hrs.lasts three days.no swelling,no feeling of heat in that area.starts with a sense of stiffness.in a course of 6 weeks, has moved to hands,shoulders and hips.on a scale from 1-10 pain is 8. s
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A 31-year old asked:
What is treatment for knee joint stiffness and pain?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is joint stiffness and pain, plus fever symptoms of?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is it normal to have joint pain and stiffness during the last trimester?
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A 32-year old asked:
How long does joint pain and stiffness associated with lyme advanced last?
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