Guest guest Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 <<All my joints make cracking or popping noise when I exercise. What does this mean?>> Hi Pris, My doctor told me that this is air that gets in the joints and it's nothing to worry about. I would still check with your doctor as this may be something totally different from what I have. Happy New Year! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Sherm: what's abx? Kathy from WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I can't say for you, but it means my inflammation is up when it happens to me. I was on abx for several years ending in 7/02 due to side effects. The abx eliminated the cracking noises. They returned a few weeks after stopping the abx, went away after a course of prednisone, and then returned. I have the noise in my ankles. Sherm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 <<One theory is that the ligaments (tethers that hold the bones together) make these noises as they get tight rapidly when the joint is moving. In some instances, popping may be due to a tendon snapping over or around the joint. Another theory is that nitrogen bubbles in the fluid inside the joint are rapidly brought into or out of solution when the joint is manipulated, such as cracking the knuckles in the hand. These noises with movement of a joint, particularly the knee, may sound like folding stiff paper, and are called " crepitus " . These noises are increased frequently after surgery on a joint, although the exact reason is not clear.>> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopedicsurgery/sports/cracking.html <<Why do joints make popping and cracking noises? Joints can make different noises--some are serious and some are not. Some people learn how to " pop their knuckles. " By pushing or pulling a joint in a certain way, an air bubble can suddenly appear in the joint with a " pop. " Once the bubble is there the joint cannot be popped again until the air has been reabsorbed.Some joints crack as the ligaments and tendons that pass over them slide past bumps on the bones. Individuals who " crack their neck " make noise in this way.Other joints lock up intermittently--often with a loud pop--because something gets caught in between the joint surfaces. A torn cartilage in the knee or a loose piece of bone or cartilage in the joint can do this. Once a joint is stuck in this way, it may need to be wiggled around to unlock it. This may also cause a pop. Finally, joints that are arthritic may crack and grind. These noises usually occur each time the joint is moved. This noise is due to the roughness of the joint surface due to loss of the smooth cartilage.>> http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/general/faq/01 <<A joint is partially made of fluid allowing the joint to remain lubricated, similar to the oil in a car. When a chiropractor performs an adjustment, patients will often hear a noise. The noise is simply the release of gas similar to the noise heard when opening a can of pop.>> Most of the articles l looked up said pretty much the same thing as the above. I personally have had several different types of crackling and popping type noises. If I move my feet, knees, ankles, after being at rest for a time...and I put weight, walk, move around, etc. I get popping noises, but no pain associated. Other times I get the ligament (like a rubber band crossing over bone, actually my pelvic bone...weird feeling. I had this for several months after an operation on the abdominal ligaments and muscles. I hear the noise, but it would be hard for another person to hear it. It was almost a snapping sound. Then there is another type that I have had...bone scraping on bone (hip joint/shoulder joint) that is painful and the sound is like someone scratching on a blackboard. We have talked about this phenomenon many years ago and " Our Dr. Bill " told us it was very common and we shouldn't worry unless it is giving us pain. His notes are probably in RISG archives somewhere. Best regards, Connie (granny) <A HREF= " http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_305b.html " > </A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Sherm, What is abx? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 I don't know the medical explanation but I have developed the same thing. My experience over the last year has been that joint noise and cracking and grinding precedes a flare of inflammation. Both knees and hips and ankles got noisy over about 6 months, then I had a severe flare of inflammation in knees, hips, and ankles. Now my elbows and shoulders are cracking, which I think means they will get inflamed next. I hope I'm wrong. Does anybody know the medical explanation? Has anyone else found noise to be a predictor of a future flare of inflammation? > All my joints make cracking or popping noise when I exercise. > What does this mean? > Pris > > > > The first and only book devoted to potbellied pig behavior and training! > Discounted at http://valentinesperformingpigs.com/trainingbook.html > PayPal accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 In a message dated 1/2/2003 6:05:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, jturner@... writes: > Does anybody know the medical > explanation? Has anyone else found noise to be a predictor of a > future flare of inflammation? > Adriennes doctor explained the joint noise/popping one time. However, I don't recall what the explaination is. I will try to catch up with Adrienne and see if she remembers. ( she probably does, as she remembers everything) I certainly hope it isn't a predictor... Adrienne has become very noisy in her back and neck. I thought I was sitting next to the bigger than life Rice Crispy Guy..with that Snap Crackle and Pop she was doing the other night. K Adrienne's Mom from Wet, Windy, Western Washington ( a ferry boat ride away from Seattle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 " Has anyone else found noise to be a predictor of a future flare of inflammation? " Yes! My shoulder and shoulder blade popped quite a bit before and since it has become just about the worst case of inflammation I've ever experienced. It also happens the same way with my left knee which is also the most damaged joint I now possess. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 In a message dated 1/3/2003 9:12:29 AM Pacific Standard Time, paco1@... writes: > Why do joints make popping and cracking noises? " > Joints can make different noises--some are serious and some are not. Some > people learn how to " pop their knuckles. " By pushing or pulling a joint in > a > certain way, an air bubble can suddenly appear in the joint with a " pop Yes, this is the definition as well as the one about the ligaments and tendons, that the MD told Adrienne years ago. ( and that I could not remember) Thank you!!! You are all so awesome with the information you are willing and able to share. It is greatly appreciated by me! Thanks again K Adrienne's Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Thanks, Ray. So I'm not crazy. Doctors don't seem to understand dramatic increase or new joint noise as a warning sign. I guess we patients will have to educate them. Janet in San Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Hi Connie, Thanks for this information! I want to thank you for taking your time doing the research you do for the group. You're an asset to the list! << " Why do joints make popping and cracking noises? " Joints can make different noises--some are serious and some are not. Some people learn how to " pop their knuckles. " By pushing or pulling a joint in a certain way, an air bubble can suddenly appear in the joint with a " pop. " >> This is pretty much what my doctor told me as the reason for my 'popping' and 'cracking.' He said that in my situation it isn't serious. As for me, I've never noticed a flare after this happens, although I'm in a flare pretty much all the time! Unfortunately, I'm in pain 24/7 and don't really notice much, unless it's severely different. Again, Connie, thanks for research...I know it will help ALL of us! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Hi K, <<Adrienne has become very noisy in her back and neck. I thought I was sitting next to the bigger than life Rice Crispy Guy..with that Snap Crackle and Pop she was doing the other night.>> Adrienne sounds just like me! When I get to popping, I'm like the Rice Crispie Men, too!!! Hope Adrienne and you are doing well. It's good to see you posting! Take care! Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2004 Report Share Posted June 16, 2004 Hi, I had my right Hip replace my five years ago and my knee two years ago I read some e-mails where some people say stuff about their replace hip making nosies I never heard anything I just feel something in their my dr said its bad scar tissues I guess I don't hear anything is because I'm hard of hearing in both of my ears I wear hear aids but I guess it doesn't help me hear something like that I do feel my replace knee crack like a real knee does it doesn't hurt . Maybe if you go to www.zimmer.com they might be able to help you. Well I wish you luck. juneflower60 or Susiekdlewis1956 <kdlewis@...> wrote: I am a 47 year old female and I have a ceramic-on-ceramic hip joint. My first surgery was in September 2003; I had a revision in March 2004 because the cup dislocated. For the past 3-4 weeks I hear a sort of high pitched noise--like that of a squeaky wheel--when I walk. Sometimes I hear it with every step for three or four steps then I don't hear it for the next few. But I find it to be very embarassing when I'm walking through a very quiet area. There is no pain--just the embarassing squeak. My doctor has run tests and taken x-rays and there is nothing physically wrong with me and the replacement looks perfect.I would love to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience. Did the noise get worse over time? Did it go away after some time had passed? Is there anything that can be done to eliminate the noise? Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Diane, seems that the toxic mold has eatin away at the synovial fluid inbetween all my joints. every single one of my joints is like this as well From: dianebolton52 & lt;dianebolton@... & gt; Subject: [] Joint noise Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 3:54 PM Hi Everyone: I was wondering if any of you here have had their joints make a " snapping " noise when you use them. Shoulders, knees, wrists etc. I have days when all my joints make a snapping noise when I use them. There is no pain involved, just the noise. Do any of you have that problem and know if it is a symptom of toxicity or something else? Thank you in advance. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 -I had alot of joint snapping in my shoulders but it has gotten better now that I am out of my mold house and have taken meds -- In , E E <photoguys2003@...> wrote: > > Diane, > seems that the toxic mold has eatin away at the synovial fluid inbetween all my joints. every single one of my joints is like this as well > > > From: dianebolton52 dianebolton@... > Subject: [] Joint noise > > Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 3:54 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi Everyone: I was wondering if any of you here have had their joints > > make a " snapping " noise when you use them. Shoulders, knees, wrists > > etc. I have days when all my joints make a snapping noise when I use > > them. There is no pain involved, just the noise. Do any of you have > > that problem and know if it is a symptom of toxicity or something else? > > Thank you in advance. Diane > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 One of the symptoms of mold exposure for me is extreme joint pain..sometimes I will be doing fine and suddenly something will pop and I will be in extreme pain and can barely walk.. (I keep a pair of crutches around for those times) I then have to stay in bed until I can walk.. I usually also get constipated at those times.. a bunch of things happen, my GI tract usually just freezes up. Does this sound familiar for people? On Sun, Jun 22, 2008 at 11:06 PM, Laurie Lowery <lannl4@...> wrote: > -I had alot of joint snapping in my shoulders but it has gotten > better now that I am out of my mold house and have taken meds > > -- In , E E <photoguys2003@...> wrote: >> >> Diane, >> seems that the toxic mold has eatin away at the synovial fluid > inbetween all my joints. every single one of my joints is like this > as well >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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