re: is this a sign of arthritis

Try this,

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-key...

It's expensive, but it works and you only have to use a drop or two. Should last quite a while. It is a combination of several esential oils

They recommend that if you need to put it on a large area that you can mix it with coconut oil.

As you will see in the link they sell a small amount if you just want to try it first.

If you want to read about the products, or company,  http://www.doterra.com/#/en/ourCompany/resources/factSheet

It works for me.