I constantly have cracking in my knees when standing up or going up stairs, it’s awful 😞 x

I have crackling knees too. It's so annoying and sometimes painful. My Rheumatologist says it's arthritis related.

I have osteoarthritis also I recently had a scan and I’m waiting on an x ray, they won’t perform surgery on me as they say I’m too young which I think is daft really as I’m 40 and I don’t want to live like this forever, it drives me mad 😩 x

I totally get it. I'm in so much pain. I also developed CFS after having covid. I spend everyday in bed. I've been housebound since June. Confined to bed or my wheelchair or my walker. I see an orthopedic Dr next week. My right hip is so acutely ful that I cannot bear weight on it. I also have SS and several bulging disc you are not alone. This is a terrible existence 😢😢♥️💔💔

I can relate to pretty much everything everyone has said so far. The sounds your knee is making sounds like arthritis. That's what my doctor told me anyway. I too have fibromyalgia and arthritis, and maybe it's from both. Either way, make sure you have a doctor that listens and doesn't dismiss you for age or other factors. It's hard to find sometimes, but worth it in the long run. Good luck!