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I'd say osteo-arthritis isn't the most likely diagnosis. It's more likely IBS, or some other gastro-intestinal disorder. You should see a physician. You'll most likely be given some basic tests like a stool evaluation (to check for blood in your feces, and for certain parasites), as well as blood tests (to evaluate for Celiac disease), and perhaps a Small Bowel Follow-Through to check for particular problems in the intestines. If those are all negative, you might receive a colonoscopy. If it is also negative, then most likely you will be treated with an antispasmodic medication for Irritable Bowel syndrome.
Good luck. It's not easy. Been there, done that... I'd check with an allergist as well. Sometimes you can present symptoms of a disorder such as Celiac, but it might be related to allergies which present intestinally instead....
Hope this helped!
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