Arthritis Awareness Month
The CDC, the Foundation and other partners have joined together to observe Awareness Month each May and are the source for the information in this post.
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How do you know if your joint symptoms could mean you have ?
According the the Arthritis Foundation, only a health care professional can tell you for sure, but certain signs usually point to arthritis. There are four important warning signs that should prompt you to talk to a health care provider.
Warning Signs
Pain
Swelling
Stiffness
Difficulty moving a joint
Also, the CDC offers a wealth of easy to understand information on Arthritis, including the differnt types, eveidenced based programs to help manage the pain, and general tips for living with Arthritis.
Managing Arthritis: Strive for the following five.
Learn new self-management skills.
Be active.
Talk to your doctor.
Manage your weight.
Protect your joints.
