Is arthritis hereditary?

There are over 200 types of arthritis so it's not that easy to tell without seeing a doctor. You can have arthritis as a child or at any age and the tendency to have it is ped on. There are many types of pain as well but the old saw about rain being involved isn't reliable. Throbbing pain or a dull ache are the most common pains to have. You can get a blood test for arthritis and have a doctor take a look at the areas that are bothering you and he can tell you.