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Suggest Medication For Arthritis

My mother is 82 years old and has constant pain in her back which I am sure is from arthritis. Just this year, her two pointer fingers are becoming deformed as well as one of her pinky fingers as it is drawing as well. She talks about the excruciating pain she has in her fingers. What do you suggest that she does in this situation? She has been to two family doctors but they did not do any tests or anything and told her it was just old age. Please help me help her.

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Myra
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think You are suffering from generalized osteoarthritis of as your doctor also said that it due to old age. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerine and glucosamine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Suggest Medication For Arthritis

Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic. After going through your query I think You are suffering from generalized osteoarthritis of as your doctor also said that it due to old age. Analgesics such as diclofenac slow release tablets is helpful in pain relief. Diacerine and glucosamine sulfate protect cartilage from breakdown and help in cartilage regeneration. Serum vitamin D test is advised and if it is low than vitamin D supplementation will be required. You can discuss with your treating doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.