How do you tell someone you have arthritis? Information about
the condition isn't easy to convey or explain. Arthritis is a
complex condition, but there are ways to discuss it
comfortably.   Perhaps you’ve heard the expression, “elevator
speech,” which is a concise summary of what you want to say that
takes no more time than an elevator ride. OK, so maybe you're
not exactly in an elevator when it happens. So how best to
explain to someone your arthritis – succinctly and confidently –
when you have only a few moments?  Information Tips  Consider
these arthritis information tips from Mark Lumley, PhD,
professor and director of clinical psychology training at Wayne
State University in Detroit, Mich.  Giving specifics. Decide how
specific you want to be when you attempt to explain arthritis.
Perhaps you only recently were diagnosed and still have much
arthritis information to learn yourself. Rather than go into
details, try saying something along these lines: “I have
something going on with my hands. I'm seeing a