mean you have arthritis. However, persistent or unexplained pain deserves medical attention.
2. Morning Stiffness That Makes Getting Moving Difficult
Do your fingers feel difficult to bend when you first wake up? Do your knees or hips feel stiff after sitting for a long time?
Morning stiffness is another possible sign of arthritis.
The duration of stiffness can sometimes offer clues about the underlying cause.
With osteoarthritis, stiffness after waking up or resting often improves within about 30 minutes. With rheumatoid arthritis, morning stiffness may last longer and can affect
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