Hello.
For a period of about 2 months I have been experiencing bilateral onset mild "joint" pain (I call it joint pain, but in truth I'm not sure of the origin of the pain, could be tendons, muscles or simply neurological for all I know). Started in wrists and ulnar portion of the hands, felt mainly when I am tying. Wearing wrists braces while typing helps some. My primary physician has said the symptoms are not consistent with carpal tunnel. I have no numbing, tingling, weakness. No restriction of movement, tenderness or swelling. Just mild pain that worsens when typing.
I have similar mild pain in the ankle and foot that increases throughout the day with activity. Foot pain is also mainly in outer portion of foot. Within the last week I have also developed aches in the knees that tends to increase with activity.
All pain I would describe as mild but persistent. I have been tested both by a general physician and chiropractor, both of whom generally found me to be "normal." No neurological signs, reflexes fine, no pain on manipulation of joints, no weakness. My GP ran blood tests for autoimmune disorders (Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, etc.) which came back negative. The symetrical onset however, seems to be an issue of concern.
the chiro mentioned ALS, but reading the symptoms of that, I have no weakness, clumsiness, fasculations (spelling?) or difficulty speaking/swallowing. Unlike Rheumatoid arthritis I have no swelling or stiffness, and I feel my best in the morning. Were I 50-60 I would say this is "normal aging" but I am 35.
thoughts?