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Need New Tx For Osteo Arthritis
Do you know of any new Tx for osteo arthritis ? My wife has RA along with the osteo in the knuckles. She is on methotrexate 2.5 mg , 6 once a week, Sulfasalazine 500 mg x 6 /day, hydroxychloroquine 200mg BID, we are looking for a Tx for her osteo In both hands. No current Tx plan has been provided.
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
vary beneficial treatment for osteoarthritis for any joint is physiotherapy.take hot water fomentation or immersion of knuckle in hot water adding some sea solt. paraffin wax bath which is available in physiotherapy clinic is vary effective in painful joints.exercise isometric and strengthening exercise , grip exercise . make a fist etc will help you.
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