Symptom Patterns of Other Inflammatory Conditions Affecting Joints

There are other types of arthritis and joint inflammation conditions to consider as well:

• Fibromyalgia
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• Scleroderma
• Reactive Arthritis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Lyme Disease
• Pseudogout
• Raynaud's Phenomenon
• Polymyositis
• Tendinitis

As you learn about them, you and your doctor will decide which of your symptoms matches the diagnostic scheme of a particular type of arthritis. The process of identifying a specific type of arthritis is not always quick. Individual symptoms and symptom patterns can make diagnosing arthritis tricky. Being aware of early symptoms is a definite advantage however.