The different types of arthritis can affect your muscles and joints in many ways, so it’s important that you understand how the arthritis affects you individually. Arthritis can cause widespread joint or muscle pain, or pain that is more localised (occurring in only one place). Managing your day-to-day pain is very important and you should discuss with your doctor what medication is suitable for you.
In addition to medication there are many other strategies that you can use to manage your pain, and a physiotherapist is the person to best advise you about these.