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How Can Chronic Arthritis Be Treated?

I have very bad arthritis, I was given by my MD percocet 7.5mg tab , fentelal patch( do not remember stregth) After I take the above that meds my md perscribed can take another percoset about an hour after the last on. 205 lbs,bp117/76/, 70 years old. Am not a druggy, etc.. Have had tthis arthrits about35 years and bent all over. My wonderful md is on vacation . Iam Just having too much paln right now. Thank you, Terry. C, Cummings
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Take analgesic which has long durations and greater penetration to joint cavity like tab Piroxicam.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Ruby
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How Can Chronic Arthritis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Take analgesic which has long durations and greater penetration to joint cavity like tab Piroxicam. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ruby