Arthritis!

@celticeagle (195464)

Boise, Idaho

November 1, 2026 10:56am CST

Here are a few things I found out about arthritis: This is not one single disease but an umbrella one used for more than 100 different joint conditions. It is natural as we age as the cartilage that cushions the bone breaks down. Age, genetics and family history as well as excess weight, joint injuries and sex are all contributing factors. Women seem to get it more often than men. Arthritis usually involves weight baring joint so losing weight can help in pain relief.

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6 responses

@JohnRoberts (108782)

• Los Angeles, California

8h

The major factor is age then physical abuse especially heavy lifting etc.

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@celticeagle (195464)

• Boise, Idaho

8h

Yes, that is right.

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@LadyDuck (505222)

• Italy

8h

Yes, staying slim helps, but we cannot escape some pain aging.

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@celticeagle (195464)

• Boise, Idaho

8h

Yeah, darn it!

@toniganzon (82706)

• Philippines

1h

I have joint injuries because of excessive crocheting and that could be a problem someday.

@wolfgirl569 (142076)

• Marion, Ohio

3h

Losing weight helps.

@RasmaSandra (101969)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

4h

Nope no such pain for me, I am still pretty limber,

Courtney Dutton

@MommyOfEli2013 (91292)

• Rupert, Idaho

3h

More than 100? Wow. That's crazy to think