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irdoninnv - 19 Jan 2005 21:51 GMT

What is the difference between Bursitis and Arthritis?

Thank You,

Ray

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Smokie Darling (Annie) - 19 Jan 2005 22:14 GMT

> What is the difference between Bursitis and Arthritis?
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> Thank You,
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> Ray

Ray,

There are many forms of arthritis, however, since I have OA, RA and
Bursitis I'll address these.

Bursitis - Bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation in
one or more of the sacs (bursa) that cushion and lubricate the area
around your joints. From mayoclinic.com

Arthritis - depends on the type. Osteoarthritis (most common) which
results from wear and tear on your joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial membrane
that protects and lubricates your joints becomes inflamed, causing pain
and swelling. Joint erosion may follow.

Smokie Darling (Annie)

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irdoninnv - 19 Jan 2005 23:53 GMT

Thank You Annie.

If there is so many types, how do you or the doctor tell which one you have.
Sounds like symptoms could be the same?

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> Smokie Darling (Annie)

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Smokie Darling (Annie) - 20 Jan 2005 00:11 GMT

> Thank You Annie.
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> If there is so many types, how do you or the doctor tell which one you have.
> Sounds like symptoms could be the same?

Well, in my case, diagnosis was done with tests, x-rays, "pressure"
spots (I know that isn't what it's called, but...) for the bursitis.

I think sometimes, they go through the list marking out what it can't
be. Lord knows I was dx'd with a bunch of other stuff first (granted
never by the RD).

If you don't have a rheumatologist, you may want to get one. They know
best how to diagnose and treat the various forms of arthritis.
Smokie Darling (Annie)

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johnie - 19 Jan 2005 22:36 GMT

ray, there are 170+ types of arthritis. for really good info goto
Dr.Doc's. he is a south african RD with a great website.

http://www.arthritis.co.za/

johnie

> What is the difference between Bursitis and Arthritis?
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> Thank You,
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> Ray

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JDShine - 20 Jan 2005 22:31 GMT

On or about 1/19/2005 4:51 PM, irdoninnv posted the following:

> What is the difference between Bursitis and Arthritis?
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> Thank You,
>
> Ray

Arthritis is a general term ("Arthr" refers to joints, and "itis" to
inflammation) that covers some 170+ diseases, syndromes, conditions etc.
( here is a short list
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/diseasecenter/ ) Bursitis is one of
these. http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/bursitis.asp

JDShine

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firechief - 21 Jan 2005 05:02 GMT

Ray wrote and asked:

> What is the difference between Bursitis and Arthritis?

Bursitis is a form of arthritis, one of over 100 forms which
include osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout,
ankylosing spondylitis (AS) , fibrositis, psoriatic arthritis,
Reiter's syndrome, scleroderma, etc. etc. etc.

From the Arthritis Foundation:
Bursitis and tendonitis are rheumatic conditions.
Bursitis means pain due to inflammation in a bursa,
a small sac of fluid which acts as a cushion between
a tendon and a bone. Tendonitis means painful
inflammation or irritation of a tendon., the band of
tissue similar to a rope, that connects a muscle to
a bone.

Bursitis and tendonitis differ from most other diseases
in important ways:
+ In tendonitis and bursitis, inflammation involves the
parts that surround the joint instead of the joint itself.
+ Bursitis and tendonitis usually affect only one isolated
part of the body at a time, instead of several joints.
+ B and T often result from a specific activitiy or injury,
unlike most rheumatic diseases, which usually arise
without and obvious causes.
+ Many forms of arthritis are chronic and disabling.
B and T usually (though not always) last only a short
time and often go away without causing permanent
damage.

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