 [ Symptoms ] is it possible for adults my age to get arthritis i am 25 and have been experiencing some high levels of back pain [ Disease ] rheumatoid arthritis can hit at any age osteoarthritis is what is know as common or wear and tear arthritis it is more common in adultsolder adults but it is can hit any age depending on different factors i was diagnosed at 15 yrs old with ra if something does not feel right you should always go to doctor and get checked do not ask family or friends to diagnose you most people believe all the arthritis myths and are very misinformed hope this help