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Suggest Remedies For Arthritis In Both Legs

my question is, on Monday I plan to go and c a doctor to get cortozon shots in both knees I was diagnois in having arthristis in both knees, will I be able to recover quickly as in a day or two, so that I can return back to work? I was told either lose the weight or have surgery, I want to lose weight, I can t lose weight if my knees r hurting me really really bad. this is the reason why I m going this route, in getting the shots. thank you
Thu, 7 Feb 2019
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Hello,

As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Arthritis In Both Legs

Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician