 [ Symptoms ] because i am on ssdi i receive medicare do i have to get separate health care coverage under obamacare [ Disease ] yes a person can have arthritis symptoms in just about any joint there are several different types of arthritis and i do not know what type you have so i would suggest that you address this question to your medical provider    someone who knows you and your medical history yes as disease progress the arthritis may spread affecting different joints better get yourself tested every 6 months to check the progression of arthritis the progression can be effectively managed with changes to diet and routine herbs like boswellia curcuma withania may help to control arthritis these herbal mix powder in equal proportion can be consumed at dose of 2 3 gms twice per day with lukewarm water