Joint pain can be caused by many things including one or more of the over 140 types of arthritis. If you are wondering if it is arthritis, it is important to see a medical professional to find out if your joint pain is caused by arthritis or something else. To help you get some interim pain relief and closer to an answer, we have resources, information and guidance to help you.
Remember, you are not alone on your arthritis journey. The dedicated Arthritis Assist team is waiting for you to contact them so that they can help you.
Joint pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, reduced flexibility, tiredness, low-grade fever, dry eyes, and sudden onset of pain and swelling, and generally feeling unwell are all possible symptoms of different types of arthritis.
Arthritis affects whānau of all ages. It is not a single disease but a term for conditions that affect the joints. The most common symptoms are pain and stiffness in the joints.
Getting a diagnosis is the first step to living well with arthritis. Your GP will do an initial assessment, and depending on the type of arthritis you might have, you may be referred to a specialist to confirm the diagnosis.
Joint pain has many potential causes; everything from various forms of arthritis to a viral infection can cause inflamed, painful joints. Explore some of the more common reasons for painful joints.
Gout causes sudden, sharp pain in your joints. It’s caused by too much uric acid building up in your blood. That uric acid turns into tiny, needle-like crystals in your joints, especially your feet, knees, hands, and elbows.
There is a range of ideas to help relieve joint pain caused by arthritis. From movement to medicine, find options that may work for you or someone in your whānau.
Arthritis Assist offers advice, support, resources, and information on managing arthritis. It is a comprehensive support service for all types of queries related to arthritis.
