Is arthritis a secondary symptom of Thal Minor?

I broke my toe recently and was told I have moderate arthritis in my feet.  This news peaked my interest because I suffer from unexplained frequent back and joint pain.  I was tested for Lyme disease but it came back negative. 

Does anyone know of a correlation between thal minor and arthritis?

I also have a younger brother with Thal Major.  I am posting questions about his condition there also.

yes, I have Thal m and suffer from a lot of joint pain.  I'm only 30   My lower back has degenerative disk disease and my knucles hurt alot.  I'm constantly cracking them back into place.  My back goes out very often.

Exercise helps maintain a higher threshold for pain.  I was also told I might have Ehlers-Danlon because my joints are loose and pop out doing the most mundane things....like brushing teeth.  I was told at 14 I needed surgery to shorten my left shoulder's tendons so it would pop out. I told the doc I'd wait until the day it didn't pop back in...so far so good.

My lowerback tho, if I don't exercise it kills me and my knees soon follow.  My neck is always hurting.

I think there is more to this iron deposition thing and I think we minors may have quite a bit of iron deposits on the joints...but I'm speculating.  I'm new to Thal reserach.