Is it possible for a 14 year old to get arthritis??

[sayyouwould]

My joints in my right hand have been bothering me all day. I was thinking it was from throwing shot put but then my coach said there is seriously something wrong if it is bothering me all the way up to my elbo...so I was thinking arthritis because it runs in my family but I'm so young...is that possible? :cry:

[JazzyManda]

My joints in my right hand have been bothering me all day. I was thinking it was from throwing shot put but then my coach said there is seriously something wrong if it is bothering me all the way up to my elbo...so I was thinking arthritis because it runs in my family but I'm so young...is that possible? :cry:

i think it's possible, but i don't think you have it. it could simply be growing pains. lol. or you've just worn out those muscles and they hurt. just take some pain killers and don't use that hand as much and i bet it will be better in a couple of days.

Amanda

[Jophess]

I know a 14-year old who has had it since she was like 11, so yeah.

[rosieposy87]

Yeah, one of my best friends at primary school had it from age 3. Not nice, its got better- but she could barely walk.

[Holly]

yeah... one of my close friends was diagnosed with juvinelle arthritis when she was 14. its sad!