Did you know May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Lets all help spread the word! There are many types of Arthritis. Such as Rheumatoid Arthritis ( or aka RA) ,which is an autoimmune disease . RA occurs when ones own immune system for whatever reason goes haywire and starts attacking joints, organs,skin,eyes etc etc. RA is a systemic disease which means it affects the whole body.
Another popular type of Arthritis is Osteoarthritis. Many people get Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis's mixed up. Osteoarthritis is from aging, injury,repetitive use and wear and tear from aging and or repetitive use or injury. It is NOT an autoimmune disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis is and does NOT affect the whole body like RA does. It is localized to one or two joints where as RA is a whole body disease that can cause deformities and lead to surgeries to try and repair damaged joints .
Lets get the word out. I can't do it all on my own but together we can make a difference! So help spread the word...
MAY IS ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH!!
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