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Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis Fibromyalgia Lupus Gout Bursitis Juvenile
Rheumatoid ArthritisOsteogenesis Imperfecta Myositis Scleroderma Lyme Disease Carpel Tunnel Psioriatic Arthritis
Arthritis is an umbrella term for over 100 types of rheumatic diseases
Its Prevalence and Impact
A new CDC report (2006) says that 46 million Americans have arthritis (1 in 5)
The #1 cause of Disability in the U.S.
Costs the U.S. economy $128 billion/year
More than half are under age 65.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Affects nearly 2.1 million Americans
Affects three times more women than men
Can result in severe joint damage and deformity
May also cause fatigue, weight loss, and other whole-body symptoms
Major Differences: OA & RAOsteoarthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis
Usually begins age 40+ Usually begins ages 25-50Often affects joints on ONE side of the body
Usually affects joints on BOTH sides of the body
Usually doesn’t cause redness, warmth, and swelling of a joint
Causes redness, warmth and swelling of joints
Affects only certain joints; rarely affects elbows or shoulders
Affects many joints, including elbows and shoulders
Doesn’t cause a general feeling of sickness
Often causes malaise, fatigue, weight loss and fever
Chronic Illness Symptom Cycle
Reduced Activity
Decreased Flexibility,Strength & Function
StiffnessMuscle Tension
Pain
FatigueStressDepression
AngerLoss of Self-Esteem
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