That is what pain is for. It is our body s red light warning system. As defined by the IASP, it is an unpleasant experience with actual or potential tissue damage. It is very similar to an electrical system. A neuron is like an electrical wire.
Arthritis is categorized as either acute or chronic.
Most patients, fall under the category of chronic pain. It is pain falling under the definition of the structures that can involve arthritis as previously described, and it will occur quickly and suddenly not last. Chronic pain is associated with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. These chronic arthridites, are examples of chronic pain and can range from mild to severe on a pain scale rating. More than 40 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis.