Joint clicking/cracking

[Welshlasscerys]

Hi guys, me again... I wondered if it was normal for my joints to click/crack a lot. I never used to click much at all but since being diagnosed with lupus I seem to click a great deal.... is this normal and a common thing to happen?

Thanks, Cerys

[Nickymck]

Hi Cerys I have SLE, 20+ years and Osteoarthritis in hands, feet, right ankle and knees . I have creaked and cracked for many years and sometimes it's hard to differentiate the 2 diseases. It was my Rhuemy that referred me to Orthopaedics and organised xrays ahead of my appointment. I have had both knees 'cleaned out' twice and steroid injections, now waiting for a new right knee.

Discuss with you GP or Rhuemy

Good luck.

[Welshlasscerys in reply to Nickymck]

Thank you for the reply Nicky! Shall do take care xx

[Spanielmadlady]

Lupus affects connective tissue that's why joints,lungs,heart,kidneys and brain can be affected but like nicky said report back to your hcps even if it's just for reassurance x

[Welshlasscerys in reply to Spanielmadlady]

Thank you!

[Cas70]

So common I think - I had the noises long before diagnosis !!

[Welshlasscerys]

Thanks Cas! Yes, it’s not painful just more annoying than anything. They pop at my every move near enough