Ten Reasons Your Joints May Hurt

8. Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by certain ticks. Only some ticks can carry bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The telltale sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-shaped rash that often appears on the skin. Another extremely common symptom associated with Lyme disease is pain in the joints. If Lyme disease isn't treated right away, it can spread to other parts of the body, causing chronic symptoms such as fever or pain.

In many cases, patients with Lyme disease won't develop symptoms until a late stage, so it is important to look out for rashes if you have been exposed to an area containing ticks.