Overview

• Topic Overview (WebMDHealth)

Condition Specific Sites

• Arthritis Foundation

Symptoms

• Pain in a joint during or after use, or after a period of inactivity
• Discomfort in a joint before or during a change in the weather
• Swelling and stiffness in a joint, particularly after using it
• Bony lumps on the middle or end joints of your fingers or the base of your thumb
• Loss of joint flexibility

Diagnosis

• Guide to Lab Tests (Arthritis Foundation)
• Exams and Tests (WebMDHealth)

Treatments

• Treatment Overview (Mayo)

Alternative Therapy From MedLine

• Acupuncture (Arthritis Foundation)
• Ayurvedic Herbs (Arthritis Foundation)
• Complementary and Alternative Osteoarthritis Treatments (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate (Arthritis Foundation)
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• Homeopathy (Arthritis Foundation)
• Meditation (Arthritis Foundation)
• Tai Chi (Arthritis Foundation)

Ogranizations and Patient-Centered Sites

• American College of Rheumatology
• Arthritis Foundation
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases