rainy day aches

i am a 28 y/o female who recently began having hand and elbow pain when it is rainy outside. i have never experienced this before and the pain does not feel confined necessarily to my joints, although my joints do seem "creaky" and painful to move (ie: my first knuckle on my fingers is painful when i open or close my hands). i don't know what to make of this pain...am i getting arthritis? should i see a doctor? my joints aren't swollen or anything, just painful when it rains. weird.

[txsilver]

Arthritis can cause joint pain and many of us feel it is worse when it rains.  Because you are in pain and because early diagnosis is ideal, I would suggest you see your doctor to have your hands examined.  Please let us know what you find out.