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RealAge FAQ

Osteoarthritis Treatments

Besides taking pain pills, what can I do to fight joint pain?

Combining heat application, beneficial exercises, and weight loss may sometimes be enough to relieve pain and reduce the need for pain pills. If the pain is severe, ask your doctor if it is safe to inject inflammation-fighting drugs directly into the painful joint.

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Reviewed by RealAge Staff: October, 2009
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