Is there a site for osteoarthritis an what is the differance ?

[Lindaelaine1965]

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Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are different types of arthritis. They share some similar characteristics, but each has different symptoms and requires different treatment. So an accurate diagnosis is important.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one-tenth as many people as osteoarthritis. The main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and tear on joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the body's joints.

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From this site where this is more info ---- webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthri...

[helixhelix]

A useful site is Arthritis UK - and they have a helpline for osteoarthritis. Here's a link to the website which also explains the different types quite well:

arthritiscare.org.uk/AboutA...

[cathie]

I found quite a lot on arthritis research uk

Including ref to interesting research on how methotrexate can help OA as well as RA

[mille]

There is a site called "Arthritis Forum UK" and it offers good advice to all types of arthritis.

[Lindaelaine1965]

Thanks to you all that sent advice x