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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Leg

Seven months ago I was diagnosed with arthritis in my left foot. I was pain free for the last 5 months. In the last couple days the pain has returned. Only this time it is my right foot. can arthritis travel or move in such a way or could this be something else altogether? This affliction has been going on over the last 5 years or so. The comparison x- rays do show bone degeneration in the left foot. Thank you for your time.
Mon, 4 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Joint pain with bone degeneration can be due to wear & tear leading to osteoporosis 'relieved by dietary supplements or vitamin D, calcium /Osteoarthritis-age wise degeneration of bony ends in joint with a decrease of synovial fluid, relieved by shedding extra bodyweight, exercises, physiotherapy.

The dietary supplement of glycosaminoglycans or chondroitin anti-inflammatory drugs like Nimesulide over the counter/intraarticular injection of steroid or synovial fluid Or surgery are the treatment options.

Treatment except dietary supplements are gone under expert guidance (orthopaedic surgeon/physiotherapist).

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis In The Leg

Hi, Joint pain with bone degeneration can be due to wear & tear leading to osteoporosis relieved by dietary supplements or vitamin D, calcium /Osteoarthritis-age wise degeneration of bony ends in joint with a decrease of synovial fluid, relieved by shedding extra bodyweight, exercises, physiotherapy. The dietary supplement of glycosaminoglycans or chondroitin anti-inflammatory drugs like Nimesulide over the counter/intraarticular injection of steroid or synovial fluid Or surgery are the treatment options. Treatment except dietary supplements are gone under expert guidance (orthopaedic surgeon/physiotherapist). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician