Sources Of Pain
The pain of arthritis may come from different sources. These may include:
A combination of these factors contributes to the intensity of the pain.
Pain Can Vary
The pain of arthritis varies greatly from person to person, for reasons that doctors do not yet understand completely. Factors that contribute to the pain include:
In addition, activities affect pain differently so that some patients note pain in their joints after first getting out of bed in the morning, whereas others develop pain after prolonged use of the joint.
Pain Tolerance
Each individual has a different threshold and tolerance for pain, often affected by both physical and emotional factors. These can include:
This increased sensitivity appears to affect the amount of pain perceived by the individual.
Getting Support
Social support makes an important contribution to pain management. People afflicted with arthritis pain experience similar difficulties, challenges, and limitations. A unique understanding of what it is like to face these problems connect people with arthritis to each other.
