Introduction:
Welcome to our collection of arthritis quotes, where we delve into the wisdom, insights, and experiences shared by individuals grappling with this challenging condition. Arthritis, a broad term encompassing over 100 different types of joint diseases, affects millions worldwide, often causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Despite its prevalence, arthritis is more than just a physical ailment; it carries emotional, psychological, and social ramifications, shaping the lives of those affected in profound ways.
Through the words of patients, advocates, healthcare professionals, and thinkers, these quotes offer a glimpse into the diverse perspectives surrounding arthritis. From reflections on resilience and coping strategies to insights on advocacy and medical advancements, these quotes provide solace, inspiration, and understanding for anyone touched by arthritis. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of living with arthritis or seeking to empathize with those who do, these quotes serve as poignant reminders of the strength, perseverance, and humanity inherent in the arthritis community. Explore below for an array of insightful quotes on this topic.
I was, indeed, forced to take a break for two years. I was down with arthritis and hormonal imbalance. To add to my woes, I started putting on a lot of weight in no time. Mumtaj
If I were to do a foundation, it would be to promote solar energy. And I’m worried about drilling for oil. I think it is harming the earth, ‘cos it drains the layer of oil under the surface, and that could be causing earthquakes. It’s like we’re giving the earth arthritis. I don’t know if that sounds crazy. Debbie Harry
I was very weak in my childhood, and arthritis took a toll on me. But my parents did everything in their might to help me recover. Slowly, I started recovering from the illness, and I made a pact with myself that I would not let my past dwell on my future. Sangram Singh
Arthritis, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, depression – all of those diseases are a result of our neglected biochemistry. We need to be stimulated to help fight disease. Cold is a great stimulator. Wim Hof
The wife and the kids provide my exercise, but I have to be careful because I have rheumatoid arthritis all over my body. Bob Mortimer
I had already developed inherited back problems. I had degenerative disk disease, a form of scoliosis, arthritis. And I truly believe that if it weren’t for the use of steroids – I’m not saying steroids is for everyone, but in my case in general, if I have not used steroids, I mean, physically right now I’d probably be a wreck. Jose Canseco
For many years my inherited arthritis had given me problems. Marie Windsor
I take a multivitamin, I take extra C, I take chondroitin and glucosamine for my joints, I take calcium for my bones. And by the way, weight-bearing exercises can help ward off osteoporosis and yoga helps ward off arthritis. Raquel Welch
I’m lucky the arthritis happened at the time that it did because of the record. Daniel Johns
The two most painful things in my life are arthritis and divorce. Donna McKechnie
I do a lot of research on the placebo effect, not just in depression but in irritable bowel syndrome, pain, arthritis of the knee, migraine, asthma. Irving Kirsch
I think the greatest thing about partnering with the Arthritis Foundation is the fact that we’re raising awareness. I actually called my mom and said, ‘I’ve heard the word ‘arthritis’ every once in a while come out of your mouth. Do you have arthritis?’ And she said, ‘Yes, I have knee pain, joint pain and in my hands… I have arthritis.’ Camille Kostek
Don’t look at your legs and think: ‘They’re fat.’ Think: ‘These things carry me around all day, and I don’t have arthritis. Oh, and I’ve got great ankles.’ Trinny Woodall
I’ve separated my shoulder and my collarbone; I’ve messed up my knee a million times. I’ve broken my foot in several places. I’ve broken my toe a bunch, broken my nose a couple of times, and had a bunch of other annoying little injuries, like turf toe and arthritis and tendonitis. It’s part of the game. Ronda Rousey
Physical activity – even if you don’t lose an ounce, you’ll live longer, feel healthier and be less likely to get cancer, heart disease, stroke and arthritis. It’s the closest thing we have to a wonder drug. Tom Frieden
I don’t deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either. Jack Benny
Recently, I had a hip resurfaced. It’s different from a hip replacement because it’s done with titanium. I like to think that it’s the consequence of riding horses so strenuously, but I fear it’s much more mundane and was just early-onset arthritis. Jonathan Dimbleby
I’m now convinced that all arthritis, most coronary artery disease, acne, eczema, and the autoimmune diseases are all caused or worsened by lectins. Steven Gundry
There’s no such thing as ageing gracefully. I don’t meet people who want to get Alzheimer’s disease, or who want to get cancer or arthritis or any of the other things that afflict the elderly. Ageing is bad for you, and we better just actually accept that. Aubrey de Grey
I want a comfortable old age and to be looked after – I have arthritis – and money is a factor. Miriam Margolyes
I’m no spring chicken. The same arthritis that ate up my left hip that finally got replaced hasn’t stopped there… And touring is a lot of work. I’m impressed when I see people like Eric Clapton out there. Gee whiz, Eric, give me a break! I know it’s gotta hurt somewhere. Steve Perry
I feel very lucky, and the work that I do doesn’t depend on much. If your vision’s still good, and your hands – I have no arthritis in my hands, and I play the piano very easily – I don’t think there’s any reason to deprive oneself of the fun of working. Music is so rewarding. John Williams
My message is – keep moving. If you do, you’ll keep arthritis at bay. Donna Mills
We live longer and healthier lives than ever before. Animal research has improved the treatment of infections, helped with immunisation, improved cancer treatment and had a big impact on managing heart disease, brain disorders, arthritis and transplantation. Robert Winston
Reactive arthritis is something I’ve been dealing with for nearly a year. Daniel Johns
In addition to relieving patient suffering, research is needed to help reduce the enormous economic and social burdens posed by chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Ike Skelton
So I went and visited a doctor and he diagnosed me with reactive arthritis. Daniel Johns
I have arthritis. The space around my spinal cord has become compressed. Carrie Ann Inaba
I’ve got a little arthritis that I have to deal with. I was 6 feet 7 when I started, and I’ve shrunk up a little bit. I’m probably 6-5 or so now. But up here at 82, I feel pretty good. I’m sticking in there. James Arness
My mother has rheumatoid arthritis. I don’t want to lose the ability to jump up and walk across the room or move around with the energy I’m used to having. That’s far more important to me than a wrinkle or two. Cheryl Ladd
When I was three, my parents were told that I would never be able to recover from rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors from the biggest and the best of hospitals had said that the condition would never be cured. But with naturopathy and yoga, I recovered and became a wrestler, and even got the opportunity to represent my country in wrestling. Sangram Singh
All my football injuries now have arthritis in them. Terry Bradshaw
Trouble has no necessary connection with discouragement. Discouragement has a germ of its own, as different from trouble as arthritis is different from a stiff joint. F. Scott Fitzgerald
The only thing I’ve got is that the ring fingers on both my hands have a little arthritis in each. It’s a worn out joint because of too much exertion and stress. But it doesn’t affect my playing, which is good. Roger Taylor
Rheumatoid arthritis generally happens when your immune system attacks your joints, but I’ve had it attack my iris. Bob Mortimer
Towards the end of my career, I had a lot of wear and tear, a lot of arthritis that was building up. Being 300 pounds for over 15 years was starting to take its toll. I was constantly on all sorts of anti-inflammatories and medicines to deal with the pain. Joe Thomas
I have late-stage Lyme disease. I was misdiagnosed for many, many years and told I had lupus, MS, Crohn’s disease, even degenerative arthritis. And finally in 2010, I got the correct diagnosis, because on the last Le Tigre tour, I was having several seizures a day and at times not being able to brush my own teeth. Kathleen Hanna
The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track. Edwin Moses
I refuse to buy a PS3 or Xbox for my home for fear that it might ruin my life. I think I would cease to accomplish anything productive, would quickly dispense with all human contact, and would very well end up with a nasty case of arthritis in my over-used digits from constant gameplay. Beau Willimon
I thought I had rheumatoid arthritis. Jim Miller
I feel like, with how medicine is evolving, something will be out there soon that can help you heal from arthritis. That might be what helps my longevity and pushes me to keep performing. Rey Mysterio
I only have so much ring time that my body can endure. I’ve had four surgeries on my knees, arthritis in my neck, separated my shoulders, broken my nose. I’m just gonna hope that science advances faster than I can deteriorate. Because what am I gonna do? Put a perfect body into the ground? What’s the point of that? Ronda Rousey
I do not hear any plan for sheltering Canadians from the next global financial crisis, which is coming for all of us as surely as arthritis is stalking the boomers. Neil Macdonald
My back is riddled with arthritis and I have no feeling in my neck. I have hardly any mobility. Seve Ballesteros
I hardly do any exercise because of my arthritis and my joints. Bob Mortimer
I am falling apart. My hand is falling apart. I can’t shake hands. I had arthritis, and I had an operation for it. Cilla Black
Castor oil has long been a used as a remedy for a whole host of ailments including arthritis, digestion, insomnia and even period cramps. But it also stimulates hair growth. Franchesca Ramsey
Chronic Lyme causes arthritis, heart problems, stroke – even death. Daryl Hall
