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Can Anything Be Done About Chronic Pain From Osteoarthritis?

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Posted on Fri, 4 Feb 2022
Question: Hi,

63 year old male with chronic pain from OA.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pain due to osteoarthritis, management.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You should take:
* Pain killers such Advil
* Cymbalta used as an antidepressant it is also approved to treat chronic pain, including osteoarthritis pain.
more invasive procedures that your doctor can perform
* Injections of corticosteroid medications may relieve pain in your joint.
*Injections of hyaluronic acid may offer pain relief by providing some cushioning in joint
* If osteoarthritis has damaged one side of joint more than the other, an osteotomy might be helpful.
*joint replacement by prothesis

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can Anything Be Done About Chronic Pain From Osteoarthritis?

Brief Answer: Pain due to osteoarthritis, management. Detailed Answer: Hello, You should take: * Pain killers such Advil * Cymbalta used as an antidepressant it is also approved to treat chronic pain, including osteoarthritis pain. more invasive procedures that your doctor can perform * Injections of corticosteroid medications may relieve pain in your joint. *Injections of hyaluronic acid may offer pain relief by providing some cushioning in joint * If osteoarthritis has damaged one side of joint more than the other, an osteotomy might be helpful. *joint replacement by prothesis Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.