My wrist is in pain for a while is this a sign of arthritis?

Can be: In absence of an injury, arthritis and tendinitis are the two most common reasons for pain around the wrist.

Maybe: Lots of things can cause pain there. Too many to think of here. If your wrist is hurting bad, you should get it looked at by a doctor. I'm sure he/she can help you.

Possibly: I would consult your hand surgeon to obtain radiographs of the wrist.