Arthritis Resource Center

If you spend much time watching television or even surfing around on the web, you have probably come across a number of ads offering over the counter arthritis solutions. However, often these types of ads can lead an individual to believe that their arthritis isn’t very serious, so they hold off on going to the doctor. This can be a very dangerous decision though, because delaying visiting the doctor can mean delaying taking action to help prevent further damage and possibly disability, which can be caused by arthritis.

This Arthritis Resource Guide will help answer some of your frequently asked questions about arthritis.

Introduction to Arthritis

1. What is Arthritis?
2. Rheumatic Diseases, Rheumatism, and Arthritis
3. Common Symptoms of Arthritis
4. Risk Factors of Arthritis
5. Diagnosing and Identifying Arthritis
6. Common Misconceptions About Arthritis
7. Some Quick Facts about Arthritis
8. Arthritis Self Test

Living With Arthritis

• Dealing with Symptoms of Arthritis
• Problem Solving Steps
• Tips to Help Reduce Arthritis Pain
• Working and Living Efficiently
• Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Arthritis Pain
• Using Arthritis Helper Products

Types of Arthritis

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Gout and Pseudogout
• Scleroderma
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome(FMS)
• Osteoporosis*

Diagnosing Arthritis

• Diagosing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treating Arthritis

• Monitoring the Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis
• The Importance of Physical Examinations when Treating Arthritis

*Osteoporosis is not technically a type of arthritis, but it is more common among those with rheumatoid disorders. It also often has a direct relationship with the effects of arthritis, so is included in this list.