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How Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated?

My chiropractor wants to try lazer therapy. I have Neuropathy in feet and previously injured rt. hand and ED, I have osteoarthritis, osteoporosis (I m a kidney transplant on Prednizone 5 years-10MG daily), degenerative bone disease, secondary diabetes-A1C is OK-no treatment. I ve had lower back pain intermittent since an injury at age 19-I m 71 now. I ve recently developed disk pain. Insurance doesn t pay anything. The cost is $260- for 7 visits-2/wek before start. I can pay. What is your opinion about trying Lazer therapy to rule it out as an option for me? My next option is acupuncture and then move to Colorado and try CBD and then painkillers,dope, drugs, or check out.
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Hi,

Osteoarthritis can be treated by Acetaminophen.

Acetaminophen has been shown to be effective for people with osteoarthritis who have mild to moderate pain.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve osteoarthritis pain.

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How Can Osteoarthritis Be Treated?

Hi, Osteoarthritis can be treated by Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen has been shown to be effective for people with osteoarthritis who have mild to moderate pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve osteoarthritis pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.