Muscle, Bone and Joint Problems: Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Lupus

Joint pain, joint swelling, and joint stiffness are three common symptoms that bring people to their doctor’s offices almost as often as do colds, coughs and flu. Although the causes of joint dysfunction are many, three illnesses account for most joint problems -- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Osteoarthritis, commonly and erroneously called “wear-and-tear” arthritis, is discussed in this pamphlet, as well as approaches to how it is treated. You’ll also get an up-to-date account of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus, outlining how they differ from osteoarthritis and how they are treated.