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What Questions Should I Ask My GP Regarding Osteoarthritis In Knee And Discomfort Chest?
Question: I have had X-ray and my GP reports that I have osteoarthritis in my knee. Both knees hurt, as do my back, wrist and fingers. My chest is also uncomfortable, but doc says this also a symptom of arthritis and not heart problem. I am limited on what medications I can take as I am on aspirin, and blood pressure medication. I am allergic to anything with codeine. I am seeing my GP again this week. What questions should I be asking him?
Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen or naproxen possible Arthitis med, after heart checkup
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
even though you are on bp med. and aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen can be a possible pain treatment for your arthritis. This is one thing you can ask the gp. The other thing i would ask for is heart checkup (EKG at least) to make sure there is really no heart condition behind your chest problems.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Ibuprofen or naproxen possible Arthitis med, after heart checkup
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
even though you are on bp med. and aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen can be a possible pain treatment for your arthritis. This is one thing you can ask the gp. The other thing i would ask for is heart checkup (EKG at least) to make sure there is really no heart condition behind your chest problems.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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