Experiences with
Arthritis

Symptoms of arthritis

There are lots of different types of arthritis.

The symptoms you experience will vary depending on the type you have.

This is why it's important to have an accurate diagnosis if you have:

joint pain, tenderness and stiffness
inflammation in and around the joints
restricted movement of the joints
warm red skin over the affected joint
weakness and muscle wasting

Treating arthritis

There's no cure for arthritis, but there are many treatments that can help slow it down.

Osteoarthritis treatments include lifestyle changes, medicines and surgery.

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis aims to slow the condition's progress and minimise joint inflammation. This helps prevent joint damage.

Treatments include medicine, physiotherapy and surgery.

Self-refer for treatment

If you have arthritis, you might be able to refer yourself directly to services for help with your condition without seeing a GP.

To find out if there are any services in your area:

ask the reception staff at your GP surgery
check your GP surgery's website
contact your integrated care board (ICB) – find your local ICB
search online for NHS treatment for arthritis near you

SymptomsMedical treatments

Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, swelling and stiffness in 1 or more joints.

The main treatments for arthritis are lifestyle changes like exercise, physiotherapy and medicines. Surgery may be needed in more severe cases.

Related links

Living with arthritis

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Hip showed arthritis on right . Left has the problem. Girl at hospital,yesterday said would send an email to whoever and ring me back. Will wait until afternoon, and see if she rings. She even mentioned my phone no, I nearly fell of the seat was so surprised. So when I know will let you know.

Hip showed arthritis on right . Left has the problem. Girl at hospital,yesterday said would send an email to whoever and ring me back. Will wait until afternoon, and see if she rings. She even mentioned my phone no, I nearly fell of the seat was so surprised. So when I know will let you know.

6 months ago

Seeking a good travel insurance company for rheumatoid arthritis

Just wondered if anyone has any advise on travel companies they have used that covers rheumatoid arthritis. Also I noticed that for Corona virus cover you have to be up to date with COVID vaccines and unfortunately I missed the spring booster so any advise for cover would be gratefully received.

Just wondered if anyone has any advise on travel companies they have used that covers rheumatoid arthritis. Also I noticed that for Corona virus cover you have to be up to date with COVID vaccines and unfortunately I missed the spring booster so any advise for cover would be gratefully received.

1 year ago

overwhelmed

I can’t really do much in the gym because I have arthritis and fibromyalgia so definitely don’t want to be aggravating those. But think swimming would be ok Any words of wisdom or ideas on the eating plan side would be sooo appreciated 😘

I can’t really do much in the gym because I have arthritis and fibromyalgia so definitely don’t want to be aggravating those. But think swimming would be ok Any words of wisdom or ideas on the eating plan side would be sooo appreciated 😘

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Fresh grad living alone, finding a remote job

Pain is low about 2-3/10 in my feet and hands, I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. I can't walk far without thinking this is over exerting on my feet and it could just make it worse. I'm having plenty of sleep the last few days 9-10 hours of sleep, and eating well.

Pain is low about 2-3/10 in my feet and hands, I have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. I can't walk far without thinking this is over exerting on my feet and it could just make it worse. I'm having plenty of sleep the last few days 9-10 hours of sleep, and eating well.

poppies_are_red

2 days ago

scarey

I’m treated for osteo & rheumatoid arthritis. I have Sjorgens Syndrome, Reanoulds syndrome. I feel like I have more, but insignificant compared to PBCteach and bartend. I’ve have both hips and a knee replacement. Yes I get tired, but i don’t sleep well either. I go out with friends.

I’m treated for osteo & rheumatoid arthritis. I have Sjorgens Syndrome, Reanoulds syndrome. I feel like I have more, but insignificant compared to PBCteach and bartend. I’ve have both hips and a knee replacement. Yes I get tired, but i don’t sleep well either. I go out with friends.

in PBCers Organization

22 days ago

Blood thinner replies

Still the pain subsides on my arthritis medicine and I’ve been putting dilofenic gel on the painful areas, but nit too much and that helps a bit. Thanks again for all your replies and support! Hugs!

Still the pain subsides on my arthritis medicine and I’ve been putting dilofenic gel on the painful areas, but nit too much and that helps a bit. Thanks again for all your replies and support! Hugs!

in SHARE Metastatic Breast Cancer

5 months ago

Pericardial effusion

I had taken Prednisone for about three and a half years for PMR and stopped about four months ago. In December a follow up CT scan for something else showed fluid in the pericardial sac. One of the causes listed for this to occur is an auto immune condition. I have never seen anyone on this forum speak

I had taken Prednisone for about three and a half years for PMR and stopped about four months ago. In December a follow up CT scan for something else showed fluid in the pericardial sac. One of the causes listed for this to occur is an auto immune condition. I have never seen anyone on this forum speak

8 months ago

Increasing prednisone temporarily

posted all my issues, chronic pain, and 5 days ago excruciating, hands, all joints, elbows ankles etc, so because of my tapering from 4 mgs to 3 1/2 started couple weeks ago, wonderring if this was a flare and have read on this site about trying adding 5 mgs pred to current dose, I do have a lot of arthritis

posted all my issues, chronic pain, and 5 days ago excruciating, hands, all joints, elbows ankles etc, so because of my tapering from 4 mgs to 3 1/2 started couple weeks ago, wonderring if this was a flare and have read on this site about trying adding 5 mgs pred to current dose, I do have a lot of arthritis

1 month ago

painful lower thumb

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an arthritis glove, is this appropriate pls? never had this problem in 5 years of R A am on MXT 20mgm weekly

the lower thumb next to my forefinger is stiff and v painful, I am wearing an arthritis glove, is this appropriate pls? never had this problem in 5 years of R A am on MXT 20mgm weekly

1 year ago

Coopersmummy7

Hi,I am new to this awful condition.Had nearly a year of being undiagnosed and finally rushed into hospital Dec.22 with GCAand loss of sight in one eye.Long story short,2 relapses,yo yo ing of f prednisilone,could not tolerate Metho, or leflunomide,and now looks like I will be starting on Tocilzumab.Am

Hi,I am new to this awful condition.Had nearly a year of being undiagnosed and finally rushed into hospital Dec.22 with GCAand loss of sight in one eye.Long story short,2 relapses,yo yo ing of f prednisilone,could not tolerate Metho, or leflunomide,and now looks like I will be starting on Tocilzumab.Am

6 months ago

reaction to drugs

The Rheumatologist says unfortunately you have a rare form of arthritis having inflammatory osteoarthritis & RA. I am truly suffering at the moment and the British wet cold weather isn’t helping.

The Rheumatologist says unfortunately you have a rare form of arthritis having inflammatory osteoarthritis & RA. I am truly suffering at the moment and the British wet cold weather isn’t helping.

9 months ago

In hospital with bleeding, could it be tuxizulimab?

Consultant has said it could be arthritis caused or the drug. Anyone on here had similar with this drug or RA ? Thanks in advance and love to all fellow suffers.

Consultant has said it could be arthritis caused or the drug. Anyone on here had similar with this drug or RA ? Thanks in advance and love to all fellow suffers.

7 months ago

Swollen hand

Doctor eliminated carpel tunnel, being sent for blood test for rheumatoid arthritis but I have noticed it is worse when I have just reduced by 1mg my dose of prednisolone which I take for PMR.

Doctor eliminated carpel tunnel, being sent for blood test for rheumatoid arthritis but I have noticed it is worse when I have just reduced by 1mg my dose of prednisolone which I take for PMR.

7 months ago

hip pelvis pain

My X-ray showed nothing Dr said probably arthritis and my primary called it bursitis. I’m worried I might have to use a cane. Any advice is appreciated.

My X-ray showed nothing Dr said probably arthritis and my primary called it bursitis. I’m worried I might have to use a cane. Any advice is appreciated.

in Restless Legs Syndrome

10 months ago

Double diagnosis

Hi has anyone on here been diagnosed with both RA and psoriatic arthritis? If so would you mind telling me what drugs you are on? I am seropositive rheumatoid but I have been in a flare since my shingles jab in Jan.

Hi has anyone on here been diagnosed with both RA and psoriatic arthritis? If so would you mind telling me what drugs you are on? I am seropositive rheumatoid but I have been in a flare since my shingles jab in Jan.

6 months ago

I cannot bear the nausea anymore….

I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis at the start of the year and have been on MTX ever since but I can’t seem to get away from the nausea it causes. I feel like I am constantly suffering from morning sickness (all day). It’s relentless.

I was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis at the start of the year and have been on MTX ever since but I can’t seem to get away from the nausea it causes. I feel like I am constantly suffering from morning sickness (all day). It’s relentless.

2 months ago

PIP question

Additionally I have osteo - arthritis, anxiety and various other ailments. I know it all depends on how my health affects my daily living but my coping changes on a day-to-day basis (I work part-time) . Have any of you successfully claimed PIP? Tia

Additionally I have osteo - arthritis, anxiety and various other ailments. I know it all depends on how my health affects my daily living but my coping changes on a day-to-day basis (I work part-time) . Have any of you successfully claimed PIP? Tia

9 months ago

Pregabalin

Arthritis being the issue here.

Arthritis being the issue here.

in Restless Legs Syndrome

8 months ago

Why would my FT4 change?

Recently I have been feeling really tired and generally not well but put this down to my arthritis which always flares in the winter. I have been asked to come in and discuss my blood results with the GP, my cholesterol is also elevated but I do not want to take statins.

Recently I have been feeling really tired and generally not well but put this down to my arthritis which always flares in the winter. I have been asked to come in and discuss my blood results with the GP, my cholesterol is also elevated but I do not want to take statins.

6 months ago

feeling confused

The rheumatologist will see me in another 2 weeks - he says its either PMR Steroid resistant or … something else - he even thinks it might be reactive arthritis and just get better on its own. Im in agony - and its been 6 months and steroids ( up to 30mg) didnt have much impact .

The rheumatologist will see me in another 2 weeks - he says its either PMR Steroid resistant or … something else - he even thinks it might be reactive arthritis and just get better on its own. Im in agony - and its been 6 months and steroids ( up to 30mg) didnt have much impact .

2 months ago

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