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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction.

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I had 2 car accidents where I ended up getting 2 herniated disks in my neck and it became midly worse on the second accindent. I have had neck pain and stiffness ever since, but it seemed to be getting better these past few months.

Last week I started getting a cracking sound in the back of my neck. I thought nothing of it until it didn't stop doing it. I told my friend about it and I turned my neck and they heard it; so not only do I hear it, but if someone is next to me they hear it as well.

I searched online and found that Osteoarthritis causes a cracking noise. I need to know is this something I should be concerned about or am I jumping to conclusions? I have no insurance so I cannot get it checked out right now. I would appreciate any comment. Thanks
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I am still learning alot about athritis.. just found out not too long ago, but I have been having some CRUNCHING sounds in my left knee. it sounds terrible.. just went to the DR.yesterday and she said it was my bones rubbing together. That just sounds so bad to me,... I don't know if the crunching and cracking would be considered the same thing. I have been diagnosed with ahtritis in my left hip, not in my left leg, but I guess it is probably going everywhere? I don't know.. I hope you feel better. God Bless You!!! Lori
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I am not a doctor but I know I have cracking and grinding sounds in more than one area of my body. I have been diagnosed with arthritis and degenerative disc disease and numerous bulging discs in my neck and low back. I have also been diagnosed with osteoarthitis in my left shoulder.

For me, it is almost a relief to at least know why the cracking and crunching sounds are happening.

Good luck to you. I hope you can see a doc soon.
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