[header] How to recognize arthritis symptoms [title] Take notice of any joint pain. [step] Joint pain is the most characteristic symptom of all types of arthritis. You might notice the pain after exercising or using the joints extensively, which is the case with " wear and tear " arthritis (oa), or upon waking and after periods of disuse, which is more characteristic of ra.
[substeps] Arthritic pain is usually described as dull, achy and/or throbbing. The more destructive types of arthritis can also generate sharp and electric-type pain.