Stiffness in many joints
Conditions
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Aching muscles all over body
- Unusually tired
- Hip pain
- Pain in shoulder
- Neck stiffness
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Polymyalgia rheumatica.
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Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis affects up to one in five people with [psoriasis](yourmd:/condition/psoriasis/introduction).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Swelling of more than one joint
- Stiffness in many joints
- Pain in more than one joint
- Itchy rash
- Affected joint is red
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Psoriatic arthritis.
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Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) in various places in the body.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Stiffness in many joints
- Pain in more than one joint
- Single swollen joint
- Pain in one joint
- Stiff hip
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Reactive arthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Pain in hand
- Hand stiffness
- Pain in more than one joint
- Stiffness in many joints
- Swelling of more than one joint
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Rheumatoid arthritis.
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Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
