Joint Pain

• Joint pain associated with arthritis may become extremely severe and require prescription pain medication to make the sensation bearable. This pain drastically increases when the joint is moved.
  
  

Joint Swelling

• In some cases, joint swelling will be so intense it prevents the individual from moving the joint at all until inflammation has died down.
  
  

Joint Stiffness

• Stiffness is a common symptom of arthritis, however in severe situations the joint will become so stiff that it will lock and become unusable.
  
  

Respiration Issues

• Some individuals experience problems breathing as a severe symptom of arthritis.
  
  

Weight Loss

• Uncontrollable weight loss can be a dangerous result of arthritis. While doctors are unsure of the connection between joints and the digestive tract, there is no doubt the connection exists.