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Cracking

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
Hi Guys. It's never really bothered me before but I've just realised that I crack my joints a lot and i'm beginning to get a little worried about arthritis etc... When I wake up in the morning my neck only goes so far so I HAVE to crack it to get it fully flexible again. I also crack my knees and also my toes to get them flexed up too. I used to crack my fingers to but for some reason they don't crack anymore. This only happens to me if I'm sitting still for a while e.g. sleeping or sitting at a desk. Is there a reason why my joints cease up so easily? Is there anything I can take for it? Thanks.

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you also have pain, heat, swelling, or stiffness in your joints, it'd be a good idea to see your GP. Otherwise it's a case of keeping fit and healthy. You could aslo speak to the occupational health person where you work to make sure your workstation isn't contributing to your problems.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Quite a few of my joints do it a lot of the time, I did mention it to my docter and he said that in 999 out of 1000 then the cracking has nothing what so ever to do with arthritus or even the possiblity of you getting it. I mean I have the loudest cracking anyone I've met has heard and I still struggle onwards.
    If you are worried about it though I would say that a quick visit to the GP wouldnt hurt.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    its actually nitrogen bubbles that are trapped and when your joints 'crack' its actually the joints releasing the bubbles. disgusting huh?!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I think its disgusting when people sit there intentionally making there fingers go crack. ugh
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you are at all worried, go and see your g.p. Arthritis doesn't always have all the symptoms that karla mentioned.....i was diagnosed with r.a recently, but haven't found my joints to be any hotter than normal, or incredibly swollen....i guess it depends how severe the arthritis is. I put off seeing my g.p for ages, since all i had was stiff fingers, and i didn't want to make a fuss......but in the end the fuss was worthwhile , since i'm now seeing a consultant.....don't worry about wasting anyones time, your health is more important!;)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Originally posted by Deeeeb
    I think its disgusting when people sit there intentionally making there fingers go crack. ugh

    yea, makes me cringe
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Get yourself some glucosamine tablets, they're good for oiling your joints and help aid arthritis.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    and help aid arthritis.

    i dont think he'll be wanting to take them then!!!:D
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