There are over a hundred types of arthritis and they can affect the body in a number of, frequently, very different ways. As a result, the symptoms and the way they interfere with a persons life can vary greatly on a person-to-person and disease-to-disease basis. However, several different symptoms are consistent across almost all types of arthritis. This includes stiffness of the affected joint, swelling, inflammation, fatigue, and general feelings of discomfort, as well as, of course, pain. Pain, which is often the result of other symptoms, is common across all types of arthritis, although the severity can largely depend on the individual. Continue reading →