What to Do If You Suspect Arthritis

What to Do If You Suspect Arthritis By Carol Eustice In This Edition: May is National Arthritis Month. What better time to go back to arthritis basics? Even if you already know, review the information. It may help you explain it to someone who doesn't know. Quote of the Week: Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Francis of Assisi Connect With Carol on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Pinterest What to Do If You Suspect Arthritis  The question I am asked over and over is "I think I have arthritis. What should I do?" I've put together 6 steps that will guide you through what you should do if you suspect arthritis. READ NOW What Is Migratory Arthritis?  Migratory arthritis describes a pattern of arthritis symptoms and joint involvement. It is not a type of arthritis, per se, but the migratory pattern provides a clue to the diagnostician regarding what type of arthritis is involved. READ NOW Arthritis Can Be a Systemic Disease  When you think about arthritis, you likely think of a disease that affects the joints. But, some types of arthritis may have extra-articular manifestations, meaning the disease affects areas of the body other than the joints. READ NOW The Musculoskeletal System - What Is It?  Musculoskeletal is a general term which, as its name suggests, relates to the muscles and the skeleton of the body. More specifically, what is it? READ NOW What Is an Autoimmune Disease?  Simply put, an autoimmune disease is associated with a malfunction of the immune system which causes the body to attack its own tissues. Many types of arthritis are autoimmune diseases. READ NOW I Write VeryWell!  Did you miss the news? About.com Arthritis is now Arthritis at VeryWell.com! Check it out and bookmark it! READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Quiz: What's Your Yoga Personality? Understanding Lung Cancer Quiz: How Assertive Are You? Quiz: What Are Your Stress Symptoms? Could You Have BPD? Quiz: Are You an 'Adrenaline Junkie?' What Kind of Parent Are You? Understanding Asthma AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.