submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by to c/til@lemmy.world
 

"inflammation is now understood to be a key mediator of OA that contributes to cartilage loss and progressive degeneration of affected joints... OA is no longer considered a noninflammatory arthritis or a 'wear and tear' disease"

I heretofore thought age-related cartilage loss was the cause of osteoarthritis and inflammation. Turns out it's the other way around: the inflammation degrades cartilage. Okay, no more slogging through joint pains for me, regardless of how small.

Edit: added a phrase for clarity

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[–] 3 points 4 months ago

No rheumatoid arthritis here but took Prednisone for an issue I had for a few weeks and I did not notice any sort of hyperactivity. And most others I talked to did not either although several did.

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