Articles (5)
Synonyms
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.
Articles for Arthritis
Introduction
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. The two most common types of arthritis are: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Living with arthritis
Living with arthritis isn't easy and carrying out simple, everyday tasks can often be painful and difficult.
Patient story: "Dancing got me through the roughest times."
Paul Casimir has been living with arthritis for half his life, but it didn't make him stop him doing the things he enjoys. One day, he decided to see how he would get on without medication. He has never looked back.
Patient story: "It was difficult as I felt quite isolated."
When we think of arthritis, we normally think of old age. But the disease can strike young people too. Kate Llewelyn, 34, first noticed her symptoms when she was just 13.
Patient story: "Osteoarthritis affects almost every part of my life."
Jo has been living with osteoarthritis for 15 years. When she felt her independence slipping away, she knew she had to take stock of her life.
