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“Arthritis” Isn’t One Condition — And Knowing Which You Have Changes Everything

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When a doctor says “you have arthritis,” it can feel like a diagnosis. Often it’s closer to a category. Confusing them has real consequences. Osteoarthritis managed as though it were rheumatoid arthritis leads to unnecessary anxiety and medication. Rheumatoid arthritis managed as though it were osteoarthritis leads to joint damage that could have been prevented.

The Worst Thing You Can Do for an Arthritic Joint Is Protect It

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Your knee hurts. A scan or an X-ray has shown arthritis. Someone has used the phrase “wear and tear,” and possibly the phrase “bone on bone.” So you draw the obvious conclusion: the joint is wearing out, and every mile you walk uses up a little more of what’s left. It’s a logical response to the information you were given. Unfortunately, the information was wrong — and the response makes things worse.