Arthritis: A Brief Overview

Arthritis is a general name for a range of degenerative conditions that affect joints in the body.  It is important to note that according to the Arthritis Foundation, there are as many as 100 different types of Arthritis.  There are two main types of arthritis:  osteoarthritis and rheumatoid. 

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease involving the break-down of cartilage in one’s joint.   It is experienced as stiffness, particularly in the morning or in damp weather, or pain the in joints.  Generally, there is no swelling of the joints associated with it.  Osteoarthritis is the oldest and most common form of arthritis affecting as many as 20 million Americans. It tends to affect people over 45 years old.  It has a higher frequency in men under 45 and in women over 45 (National Institutes of Health).

Cartilage, (smooth, soft, pearly-like tissue) covers the end of bone surfaces  to help two bones slide during movement. When cartilage becomes thin and worn away in a joint, the bones rub together.  As a result people can feel pain and stiffness.  This condition usually affects weight-bearing joints such as knees or hips but can also be found in finger joints, neck and lower back. While there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, sufferers get varying degrees of relief form drugs, surgery and alternative treatments.  This site promotes alternative and all natural treatments.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the synovium, a protective capsule surrounding the bone cartilage, becomes inflamed resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function.  This inflammation is an auto-immune response and can lead to erosion of the cartilage and underlying bone.  It typically affects fingers and wrists but can also affect elbows and knees in what is known as a symmetrical pattern: if one joint i.e., the knee has it then the other will likely have it as well.   Other symptoms include:

• Swollen joints

• Tenderness or “warmth” in the joints

• Inflammation in the joints

• Pain or stiffness in the morning, after sleeping or in damp weather

• Fatigue, occasional fevers, a general sense of not feeling well

Like osteoarthritis, there is no known cure but there are a variety of treatments, both conventional and alternative. 

Other Forms of Arthritis

There are more than 100 conditions that can result in arthritic symptoms.  You can find more information about these: Psoriasis, Gout, and Fibromyalgia.

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