Joint problems

[ffviifan]

If I lose weight, will my joints actually start to feel better? What I mean is, will my joint pain go away in my knees and back if I put myself in a health BMI range?

[tracy1976]

I think there is a very good chance that it will improve, but I wouldn't bet on it going away entirely. Joint pain can definitely be made worse by weight, but a lot of the times it exists because of damage or an injury. On top of losing weight, I would also recommend getting it checked out by a doctor.

[Beth]

I think there is a very good chance that it will improve, but I wouldn't bet on it going away entirely. Joint pain can definitely be made worse by weight, but a lot of the times it exists because of damage or an injury. On top of losing weight, I would also recommend getting it checked out by a doctor.

I agree. My brother who is 55 had joint pain in his knee and he's a totally healthy weight. It turned out that he has osteoarthritis. I would also recommend getting it checked out to make sure it's not just weight. It may be that you should be doing certain exercises or engaging in physio to help the issue.

[tobetinytina]

I think they'll definitely feel better but if you've got a lot of damage or if the pain is the result of arthritis, you'll need more than weight loss ease the pain you're feeling. If it's really bothersome, I'd talk to your doctor to find out what exercises you should be doing, if you should be taking medication, going to physio, etc.

[ffviifan]

I think they'll definitely feel better but if you've got a lot of damage or if the pain is the result of arthritis, you'll need more than weight loss ease the pain you're feeling. If it's really bothersome, I'd talk to your doctor to find out what exercises you should be doing, if you should be taking medication, going to physio, etc.

Ugh I hope it is just the weight. I don't want to think I have arthritis! I associate that with old people...*sigh* guess I'll see what the doc says