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Originally Posted by villagetinker
Has anyone found a medican OTC or prescription that works for both of these? Wife is suffering. Also if you have a really good doctor for these conditions that would be appreciated if she decides to change doctors.
Thanks in advance, VT
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You can find many over the counter treatments for osteoarthritis such as Motrin, Aleve, aspirin, diclofenac creams, etc., etc.. There are many products that can help temporarily relieve symptoms. If you have a chronic problem you should check with your primary care physician for more extensive treatment options. Now, if you are talking about rheumatoid arthritis you have a more serious issue and need to talk, at a minimum, to your PCP and maybe then be referred to a Rheumatologist. Osteoarthritis is the pain and swelling from the normal wear and tear of our joints that most of us get as we age. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that results in much more serious consequences. That is why you may want to talk to a Rheumatologist and discuss many of the treatment options for this disease. These specialists are the doctors to talk to if you have rheumatoid arthritis.