What Are the Possible Treatments for Osteoarthritis?

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• Urena

  
  
  
  Treatment of osteoarthritis is divided to medication therapy, lifestyle modifications and surgical methods. The first line of treatment will usually start with weight loss, exercise and dietary changes. Nutritional supplements are also known to be sometimes helpful. Medications are used for severe pains. When there is an actual major bone or cartilage distortion, surgery may be considered.

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• Snavely

  
  
  
  No matter the severity or location of osteoarthritis, conservative measures such as weight control, appropriate rest and exercise, and the use of mechanical support devices are usually beneficial (knee braces, walker, etc.). Applying local heat before, and cold packs after exercise, can help relieve pain and inflammation, as can relaxation techniques. Weight loss can relieve joint stress and may delay progression of this disease. Medication treatment includes a variety of pain relieving drugs. Surgery is usually the last option. anyway, treatment should be discussed with a professional expert on the subject.

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• onekath

  
  
  
  Dear Garland,
  My Mother has had osteoarthritis for about 20years. She has tried numerous things to allieviate the pain she has had. About three months ago, she started taking a natural product for inflammation. She still has osteoarthritis, but the pain has reduced so much that she is now able to do so many things she hasn't been able to do in a long time. She can now put pegs on the clothes line, turn light switches on/off, open bottles. I really feel for yourself and other who have osteoarthritis. I never really understood how debilitating it can be. I hope you tell people that you are in pain. I never knew my mother couldn't do all these things.
  Best of luck,
  Kathryn

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