arthritis comes in different forms. but some hallmark signs of most arthritic conditions include pain joint swelling and difficultly in articulating the movement of joints. some of the symptoms listed in your question could be signs of an arthritic condition. they could also be signs of some other medical disorders. arthritis can affect individuals of any age but its diagnosis increases as we age. as most doctors can attest to many of their patients complain of back pain after reaching 40 years of age. an x-ray of those painful 40 something old backs may show as the only notable impression the fact that arthritic/degenerative changes were observed. i suggest that you make an appointment with the family doctor who may assess your discomfort and any range of motion limitations. that same person may get the diagnostic ball rolling by requesting x-ray images ordering blood work and other lab studies. the general practicing physician may also start you on some regime of ant-inflammatory and pain medication as well as referring you to other medical specialists such as orthopedists or rheumatologists. i hope that you have found this answer helpful and that your pain cramping and fist closure issues resolve themselves soon. .
how to tell if you have arthritis. my hands and fingers hurt all the time. i can no longer fully close my right fist. i can not snap my fingers or open jars or bottles. when working with small items my fingers and hands cramp up on me.