Cycling Arthritis Pain

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Is there anyone here who experiences the following: what about arthritis

pain which " circulates " from one area of the body to another....one day,

several days, a week, the ankles hurt (subtalar joint arthritis) but other

areas are mild or non painful, then one day, the knees hurt bad, but the

ankles are mild to non painful.

Then maybe the hip joint on another day or week. I thought arthritis and

systemic inflamation would affect all areas equally (and at the same time) but

this experience is definitely not that.

Anyone else experience this? Do you know of an explanation for it?

I search and search sites and boards trying to find more to learn about

arthritis and how to manage it/control it. I know it is a " universal " kind

of ailment and that most doctors send people off with pain meds (usually

NSAIDS). I also know and employ many of the " standard " suggestions (lose

weight, stretch, mild joint movement, ice, heat, etc). But it is so

frustrating.

Anyway, any comments on the " cycling " pain part, or on anything you have

done to lessen or relieve pains like this?

Thanks,

Ken