Question 1

what causes arthritis in the scull?

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No such thing: The skull is a solid bone (series of bones that are fused together) that does not have any joints. There is a joint at the base of the skull that connect it to the first vertebra in the spine - and that can develop arthritis at the "atlanto-occipital joint" Most common cause is  degenerative arthritis

Question 2

how do you get rhumatiod arthritis?

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Unknown: The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, though some think it might be due to a virus. Whatever causes it, the immune system is turned on against self, attacking the body in a variety of ways.

Question 3

how do you get arthritis in the spine?

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See below: We all eventually get some in our spines at some point from day to day living.  If obese, have injury, will have more.

Question 4

is it possible to get arthritis in your wrists?

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Yes: Yes you can get arthritis in your wrists.

Question 5

how to get rid of arthritis?

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Depends on the type.: There are very few types are arthritis that are curable. Many are very controllable. Options depend on the of which type of arthritis.

Question 6

could someone get arthritis in theirr groin?

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Hip: Arthritis or inflammation in the hip joint can cause groin pain.  See your doctor for an x-ray.

Question 7

can you have lupus arthritis and not get lupus?

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No: Lupus is a disease that affects many organ systems in some people and only one or two systems in others. When the term lupus arthritis is used it is referring to the joint inflammation that occurs in people who have the disease lupus.

Question 8

is it possible to get psoriatic arthritis young?

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Yes: It is more typical for psoriatic arthritis to start when you are young. Usually, around 30, but you can get it at any age.

Question 9

why should i get tested for rheumatoid arthritis?

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For remission: Don't ever assume you have this disease without being treated or evaluated . If properly diagnosed and treated early remission can occurr before crip[pling deformities. Please seek medical evaluation

Question 10

why does my arthritis get worse when weather's bad?

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Change in pressure: Arthritis pain can get worse when there is a change in weather, sometimes called "weather ache". This is because an arthritic joint is inflamed and has more fluid in.  This makes the joint more sensitive to a change in the barometric pressure.  If the barometer is falling, it leads to pain and "weather ache".

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