What causes stiffness in the joints and soreness in the leg and arm?
Patient: I have had stiff joints and sore leg, arm, wrist and neck muscles for four months. It seemed to happen overnight! Prior to that I ve only had stiff joints in my hands plus trigger finger. In the past month, I ve had plantar faciitis and have also needed a shot of cortisone in my shoulder due to rotator cuff limited mobility. What could be the cause? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  You have morning stiffness, multiple joints involvement, trigger finger, you might be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. But you need to get clinically examined and some blood test required to pinpoint diagnosis. I will suggest to report a rheumatologist for further opinion n needful. In the meantime occasional pain killers and physiotherapy will be beneficial.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.