Question 1

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 2

how do people get arthritis?

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Many causes: There are many forms of arthritis.  Arthritis can be caused by injury, wear and tear, metabolic disease, endocrine disease, inherited, autoimmune disease among others.  If you have a specific type of arthritis in mind please ask again or ask your doctor.

Question 3

at what age can you get arthritis?

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No age limits: You can get arthritis at virtually any age
some pediatric patients with juvenile
arthritis can start getting symptoms at
7-8 years old
obviously the degenerative types of arthritis
just get more common as you getting older.

Question 4

can i get disability with arthritis?

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The criteria for get: The criteria for being eligible for disability is dependent on the type of disability you are applying for and the functional impact that the diagnosis has on your life and work ability. A diagnosis of arthritis alone does not make one eligible for disability. A proper assessment by a physician who  understands the best treatment options and is able to do a functional assessment would be helpful.

Question 5

is it possible to get arthritis as a teen?

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Yes: Arthritis as a teenager is very uncommon however it does occasionally occur.  Inflammatory arthritis (like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) is usually due to an autoimmune type process.  There is also infectious arthritis (for example as the result of lyme disease, or after a bacterial or viral infection).

Question 6

does arthritis get worse the more you move?

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No: The more you move it should improve the pain from arthritis.

Question 7

where do you go to get arthritis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: There are many types of arthritis-joint dysfunction, osteo which is  related to wear and tear, rheumatoid which is inflammation, goat another type of inflammation and arthritis associated with a slew of autoimmune  diseases . A combination of physical exam -how joint look , history and blood work. Follow up with rheumatologist

Question 8

does arthritis get worse when it's cold out?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some people feel that cold weather makes their symptoms worse.

Question 9

is it common for younger kids to get arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: Not common, but does occur. Rheumatology evaluation is essential.

Question 10

how do i get tested for arthritis? thrue blooodwork?

Accepted Answer

See doc first: The first step is to see a doctor for an exam. Based on that evaluation appropriate tests for arthritis can be ordered.

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