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No matter what
the illness expect aches and pain - but the pain from
osteoarthritis differs more so than that of the flu or pain from a
toothache. The pain of osteoarthritis normally builds up gradually
over time, which can slowly progress over the years. Some people
who have the condition under the age of 40 have suffered from none
of the symptoms normally recognised and associated with
osteoarthritis.
Pain from osteoarthritis (symptom) is experienced in the joints.
Pain from osteoarthritis worsens during activity and then eases off
during rest. However in time when the disease advances the pain
from osteoarthritis can occur during the rest period
People cope
with pain in different ways but the pain from osteoarthritis is
described by those affected as to being the same as that of other
sufferer’s pain. Patients describe the discomfort as aching and
stiffness. The pain from osteoarthritis has its moments, i.e.-up
one minute and down the next with bad spasms followed by periods of
relief.
Climate change is supposed to increase pain more so in humid
conditions. Some patients have explained in more detail their
suffering is caused more by predominant muscle spasms and
contractions in the tendons. If it is your knee that is the
affected joint then you can feel or hear a clicking noise (called
crepitus) when movement takes place.
Osteoarthritis of the hand is quite common and normally happens in
older women. This can be a hand me down condition (inherited). The
hand has a few joints but the one most often affected: is the
Distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. This joint lies below the
fingertips and is the most common location of osteoarthritis of the
hand. Aching bones can be painful and especially more so if these
particular joints develop bony growths - known as Heberden's nodes.
The next joint in the hand is at the base of the thumb which
connects with the wrist – (Carpometacarpal (CMC). This joint is
more recognized as to being the second most common pain donator of
osteoarthritis in the hand.
Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) (Middle joint of the fingers). These
particular joints may develop small, solid lumps (nodules) known as
Bouchard's nodes. If you are unsure to the medical terms of
pronunciation of different medical words, then make sure to ask
your doctor to explain. A better understanding of your health
concerns, will allow you to have a better understanding on the
health issue
The pain from Osteoarthritis in the knee can be unbearable due to
pressure put on these weight-bearing joints. This joint is normally
stable, however if the diseased knee becomes enlarged and swollen
it is then that the pain from osteoarthritis kicks in. Even though
the pain is described as unbearable the arthritic knee usually
keeps a reasonable flexibility. Never take over the counter
medication without consulting your doctor or pharmacist first.
Other parts of the human body other than the knee and hand
diagnosed as to being affected with osteoarthritis is, the hips.
.Osteoarthritis can cause loss of cartilage in the knee. The
meniscus, the cartilage pad between the joint formed by the
thighbone and the shinbone, protects the joint. It acts as a shock
absorber. If surgery is carried out in hospital (meniscectomy), the
damaged cartilage is removed. Much debate rose to argument in a
2006 study where it was suggested that preserving the meniscus,
even if damaged, was a better option to keep hold of than remove
it.
Osteoarthritis of the hips pain can be excruciating – it often
affects the weight-bearing joints in one or both hips. The pain
gradually develops slowly, usually in the groin and on the outside
of the hips, and it is not unknown to occur sometimes in the
buttocks. Some patients agonize over the description of the pain
where they prefer to say the pain is more to suffering in agony. A
person who has contracted the disease in the hips may find they are
restricted when mobile i.e. walking with a limp to avoid the pain
suffered from the affected leg or hip
joint.
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