Are Bumps on Finger Joints Signs of Arthritis?
If you have bumps on your finger joints you may have early signs of arthritis. About two years ago, a friend of mine who is in her 40’s came to me for advice about arthritis. Her doctor had told her that her neck was like she was 65 years old. Not only did she have arthritis in her neck, but in her feet as well. My friend is passionate about horse riding – how much longer will she be able to do that? Both my parents had arthritis – my father’s was in his feet and hands, my mother’s in her back. My husband has arthritis in his knee – a result of a rugby injury and having cartilage removed. Arthritis is both painful and debilitating. What causes arthritis? There are two types of arthritis – osteoarthritis (the most common, caused by wear and tear) and rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation of the joints due to an autoimmune disease). According to Doctor Ray Strand “over 70% of the people over 50 years of age have some degree of degenerative arthritis “. Joint fluid from an inflamed joint, co
