More Damage Arthritis can strike at any age. It hurts the joints, where two bones meet. It damages the joints and makes them stiff and painful. Sometimes it's so bad it can cripple a person.
Correct treatment can ease the pain and help prevent more damage.
If you have arthritis, the doctor may prescribe a medicine for you or tell you to use a medicine you buy without a prescription, like aspirin. You may need to take more than one medicine. If you took the medicine before and it caused problems, tell the doctor. Also tell the doctor if you are taking other medicines. And ask if you should keep taking them.