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By Ruthie Hawkins

Over 54 million people, about 23 percent of all adults in the United States, suffer from arthritis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.

According to research, the risks for arthritis is not equal among men and women. With the exception of gout, women have a significantly higher risk for nearly all types of arthritis and in particular osteoarthritis of the knees.

Could you have arthritis and not know? To help you return to your regularly scheduled lifestyle, here are seven signs of arthritis every woman needs to know.

1. Catching Also known as grinding, if joints like your knees or wrists feel like their tendons are tangled or catching on another, this is an early symptom of arthritis.

2. Fatigue With rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the immune system attacks the joints, in turn, leaving your body feeling fatigued. A loss of appetite, which can also induce fatigue, can also be an underlying symptom of arthritis.

3. Chronic Inflammation Flare-ups or a periodic increase in inflammation is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation says.

4. Poor Range of Motion Less mobile than years before? Cant seem to reach for the top shelf without difficulty? These range-of-motion issueswhen accompanied with painoften point to arthritis, experts say.

5. Redness and Rash Though rare, in some cases, redness and rash may present itself, pointing to a condition called psoriatic arthritis. Red, flaky, and scaly in appearance, this inflammatory condition is incurable (but treatable) and may cause flares of joint pain, stiffness, and swelling especially in the morning hours. Even mild skin psoriasis can have a significant degree of arthritis, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) says.

6. Stiffness For many, arthritis begins with the inability to fully extend or bend a joint. Your joints may feel stiff, tight or full due to inflammation. Fortunately, experts suggest starting your day with a simple stretch session will reduce this symptom.

7. Swelling When comparing your joints, if one appears larger or puffier than the other assuming its not due to a previous injury that swelling may be indicating an underlying issue with arthritis.

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Seven Arthritis Signs Every Woman Should Know - Tri County Sentry (blog)

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