“Arthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. You may need to try several different treatments, or combinations of treatments…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Arthritis Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Aches
- Arthritis
- Joint Diseases
- Joint Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatic Conditions/Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Terminology
Can arthritis mean different things to different people?
I think the term arthritis can be like the terms diet, love and menopause and mean different things, to different people, at different times, in different places.
When I use the term arthritis what I mean may be different to what someone else means or what is meant in medicaltalk.
It can therefore be important when the term arthritis is used to be clear about what is meant, so we may work out whether we are on the same page meaning the same thing or not. In What Is Arthritis? Arthritis Australia explain:
In Arthritis: Arthritis Types the (United States) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also note:
Definition
What is arthritis?
DotS the definition of arthritis may vary. In Arthritis: Basics – What Is Arthritis? the (United States) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases’ (NIAMS) definition is:
Types
What are the 2 most common types of arthritis?
In Arthritis: Overview – Types of Arthritis the (United Kingdom) NHS (National Health Service) elaborate on:
Osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis (OA)?
DotS the definition of OA may vary. In Osteoarthritis: Basics – What Is Osteoarthritis? the NIAMS’s definition is:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
DotS the definition of RA may vary. In Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? the CDC’s definition is:
Symptom Differences
Are arthritis symptoms one-size-fits-all?
No. The CDC explain:
Cause
What causes arthritis?
In Arthritis: What Is Arthritis? the (United Kingdom) Versus Arthritis elaborate on:
Menopause
Is there an association between menopause and OA?
On page three in Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Reducing the Risks of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Post Menopause the International Menopause Society elaborate on:
Management
What can arthritis management include?
In Arthritis: Ways To Help Manage Arthritic Conditions the (Australian) Jean Hailes for Women’s Health elaborate on:
- Exercise such as stretching and/or strength work, walking, swimming or cycling
- Physiotherapy, osteopathy and massage to assist with flexibility and muscle relaxation
- Healthy eating
- Relaxation or meditation to help with pain management
- Medicines such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and paracetamol
- Alternative therapies such as glucosamine and fish oil
Discuss the best options for you with your doctor”.11
Treatment
How may arthritis be treated?
In Arthritis: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment the (United States) Mayo Clinic note:
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have arthritis?
If you think you have arthritis, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Arthritis: In-Depth – Treatment of Arthritis the NIAMS explain:
- Medications such as:
- Pain relievers that are taken by mouth
- Creams or ointments that are rubbed into the skin over sore muscles or joints to relieve pain
- Medications that may slow the course of the disease and prevent further damage to joints or other parts of the body.
- Surgery, such as joint replacement”.13
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Arthritis?
In Health Topics A-Z you may find:
Links
Where may I find Links related to Arthritis?
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- Arthritis Awareness Month: May Is Arthritis Awareness Month # CureArthritis [United States]
- Arthritis Diet
- Arthritis Pain Management
- Arthritis and Complementary Health Approaches
- Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
- Arthritis on the Rise
- Arthritis – Multiply Languages
- Arthritis.org [Arthritis Foundation, United States]
- Arthritis.org.nz [Arthritis New Zealand]
- Arthritis: Arthritis Basics
- Arthritis: Arthritis Types
- Arthritis: Basics – What Is It?
- Arthritis: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Arthritis: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Arthritis: Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Arthritis: What Causes Arthritis?
- Arthritisaustralia.com.au [Arthritis Australia]
- Arthritiscare.org.uk [Arthritis Care]
- Asian-Language Resources
- Back Pain
- Bone and Joint Action Week [October 12-20, United States]
- Bones, Joints and Muscles [Topics]
- Can Arthritis Pain Medications Be Harmful? I Regularly Take Over-the-Counter Pain Medicine for Arthritis. Can This Be Harmful?
- Complementary and Alternative Treatments
- Conditions
- Curearthritis.org [Arthritis National Research Foundation, United States]
- Drugs
- Ease-of-Use [Products]
- Exercise Helps Ease Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
- Exercises To Manage Pain
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Get Help
- Gout
- Gout
- Healthy Body: 10 Ways To Reduce Pain
- Here Is the A To Z of Arthritis!
- Information Sheets
- Information Sheets [Multiply Languages]
- Integrative Approaches To Treating Pain
- Lifestyle Management Programs
- Living With Arthritis
- Living With Arthritis
- Living With Arthritis
- Mayo Clinic Minute: Fighting Arthritis With Food
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating Osteoarthritis With Corticosteroid Injections
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Turmeric’s Anti Inflammatory Properties May Relieve Arthritis Pain
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Muscle and Bone Diseases
- NSAIDS [Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs]
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 6 Things You Should Know About Dietary Supplements for Osteoarthritis
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Chronic Pain: In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: How Safe Is This Product or Practice?
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Osteoarthritis: In Depth
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis: In Depth
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Health Topics
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Thunder God Vine
- National Pain Week 2020: Faces of Pain [27 July – 2 August 2020]
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy for Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common But Different Conditions
- Paget’s Disease [Video]
- Physical Activity Helps Arthritis Pain
- Physical Activity for Arthritis
- Physical Therapy for Arthritis
- Physiotherapy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Overview [Video Interview Stories]
- Self-Management Education Workshops
- Talking About Arthritis Pain
- The Arthritis-Mental Health Connection
- Therapies
- Types of Arthritis
- Understanding Arthritis
- Versusarthritis.org [Versus Arthritis, United Kingdom]
- Ways To Improve Arthritis Symptoms
- What Is Arthritis?
- What Is Arthritis?
- Your Experiences
- Your Stories
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources at:
Sources
- What Is Arthritis? Arthritis Australia https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/what-is-arthritis/ Accessed: 22 November 2020
- What Is Arthritis? Arthritis Australia https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/what-is-arthritis/ Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Arthritis Types. Page Last Reviewed: 20 February 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/types.html Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Basics – What Is Arthritis? Last Reviewed: 30 April 2017. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Overview – Types of Arthritis. Page Last Reviewed: 14 December 2018. NHS (National Health Service) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/arthritis/#types-of-arthritis Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Osteoarthritis: Basics – What Is Osteoarthritis? Last Reviewed: October 2019. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoarthritis Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) – What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Page Last Reviewed: 27 July 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Arthritis Types. Page Last Reviewed: 20 February 2019. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/types.html Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: What Is Arthritis? Versus Arthritis https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/arthritis/ Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Maintaining Health and Preventing Disease After the Menopause: Reducing the Risks of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Post Menopause. 2014:3. International Menopause Society https://www.imsociety.org/downloads/world_menopause_day_2014/booklets/ims_wmd_booklet_2014_english.pdf Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Ways To Help Manage Arthritic Conditions. Page Last Reviewed: 07 October 2020. Page Last Updated: 15 December 2013. Jean Hailes https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/bone-health/arthritis Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: Diagnosis & Treatment – Treatment. 19 July 2019. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350777 Accessed: 22 November 2020
- Arthritis: In-Depth – Treatment of Arthritis. Last Reviewed April 2017. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis/advanced#tab-treatment Accessed: 22 November 2020