 [ Symptoms ] what kind of doctor should i see symptoms i have moderate to severe joint pain in my knees wrists and ankles i have not had recent or any major physical trauma to my wrist ankles or knee  the pain has gotten progressively worse from high school as a sophomore to know as a college sophomore i thought this could have been because of the gym so i have not worked out for nearly a month and there has been no improvement  it hurts to move in general and my joints are always cracking  if i move there is either a sharp pain or [ Disease ] you can start with your primary care medical provider and have some basic diagnostic tests or you can be referred directly to a rhematologist