can aching joints be caused by a virus? getting worried .....

[barbapapa]

we all seem to have fallen prey to a virus that starts with sore throat then tummy troubles. I have now gone on to having aching joints (sore throat etc gone now) Have made an appointment with docs tomorrow as starting to get worried that I am getting arthritis or something! Or could this all be viral ?

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Had a sickness bug recently & my hips & back were sooo sore, fine now though. Hope you're feeling beter soon.

dd2 (aged 7) had tonsillitis which then caused arthritis type pains in her wrists and knees 3 weeks later because the infection didn't go away completely. 10 days on antibiotics did the trick. Hope you feel better soon

I always get achey joints when coming down with something.

Thanks guys feel a lot better now reading your messages

I had a virus a few weeks ago which began with a sore throat and really aching limbs and joints...I wouldn't worry too much, it is a common symptom.