General osteoarthritis symptoms
Osteoarthritis is commonly identified by the following symptoms:
- The most common symptom of osteoarthritis in any joint is pain that worsens during activity and that gets better during rest. It should be noted, however, that stiffness also tends to follow periods of inactivity, such as sleep or sitting, which can last for more than an hour or it can be eased by stretching and exercise. As the disease advances, the pain may occur even when the joint is at rest and can keep a sufferer awake at night.
- Pain is generally described as aching, stiffness, and loss of mobility.
- The pain may behave like a roller coaster, with bad spells followed by periods of relative relief.
- Pain seems to increase in humid weather.
- Some people experience muscle spasm and contractions in the tendons.
- Osteoarthritis in the knee may cause a crackling like noise (called crepitus) when moved.
- Fatigue and general weakness are not signs of osteoarthritis.
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