What doctor do you go to for arthritis?

I know how scary it is when your joints start hurting and you worry about losing your mobility. Please don't panic; visiting a rheumatologist will help you get a clear diagnosis and put your mind at ease.

My knees crack louder than my morning alarm nowadays. I was told to see a rheumatologist for this stiffness before I turn completely into a creaking door.

In my experience with joint issues, consulting an orthopedic doctor first helped me get the necessary x-rays, and they then guided me further on how to manage the pain.

I take my mother to the rheumatology department at a multi-specialty hospital. Please ask your doctor clearly about the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis so you get the right treatment.

For severe joint pain, you must consult a rheumatologist or an orthopedician. For mild comfort, you can carefully try warm fomentation or a gentle massage with lukewarm mustard oil.