Those who suffer from arthritis, whether inflammatory or not, have probably noticed their joints getting crankier as the weather turns colder. But why are arthritis symptoms worse during the winter? “Our joints operate best in temperate weather,” says Dr. Mariko L. Ishimori, Interim Director at the Cedars-Sinai Division of Rheumatology. “When the weather gets cooler, the synovial fluid thatRead more ⟶
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Arthritis, what is it?
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. In the UK, more than 10 million people have it or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid-arthritis are the 2 most common types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common type in the UK, affecting nearly 9 millionRead more ⟶
Rheumatoid arthritis
In the UK, rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 400,000 people. It often starts when a person is between 40 and 50 years old. Women are 3 times more likely to be affected than men. In rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s immune system targets affected joints, which leads to pain and swelling. The outer covering (synovium) ofRead more ⟶
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 affectedRead more ⟶