unfortunately, that's impossible for me to say. First, I am not a doctor, but someone who has lived with RA for many years and answer questions based on my personal experience and research I've done as part of my job working for RAHealthCentral. Secondly, a diagnosis is can only be made based on a physical exam and medical history.

There are over 100 different kinds of arthritis and one of the most common forms of arthritis is osteoarthritis, also known as wear and tear arthritis. This often develops as we grow older or after an injury. RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that tends to most affect women of childbearing age.They (and the many other types of arthritis) have certain things in common — e.g., joint pain — but are very different in terms of prognosis, treatment, etc. The best thing for you would be to make an appointment to see your family doctor for an initial examination and possibly a referral to a rheumatologist in your area so you can get a diagnosis and possible treatment.

Good luck!