http://www.aolhealth.com/medical-myths/top-ten-things-that-dont-cause-arthritisha yeah. I love it when I tell people I have RA and they say, "oh yeah I have it too...from cracking my knuckles." ughhhhh
With so many types of arthritis and so little understanding about their causes, it is understandable why many myths about arthritis circulate. In fact, it may be tempting to latch on to even a far-fetched theory about cause rather than accept the explanation that “nobody knows.” But if faulty assumptions about the cause of your arthritis lead you to adopt a difficult or unhealthy diet, or to move to a different climate, or to pursue another costly or risky treatment, you may be sorely disappointed and even less healthy than when you started.[/quote]
Myths, false assumptions, and lack of understanding are rampant. As stemcell4me stated in another thread, choices abound and each of us must be prepared to live with the consequences of our choices.
Another nice link Lynn