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Old 06-23-2022, 12:07 PM
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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
OA and RA are two different inflammatory diseases. The former can be thought of as "wear and tear." The latter is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakes friend from foe. The first is treated, as you know with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. The second is treated with other classes of agents. Because different agents work differently on different persons, this is not the place for that discussion.