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What Are The Treatments For Osteo Arthritis?

I have osteo arthritis in my right knee, was told not at a stage that it needs surgery. Had steroid shots twice in the past 6 months. 1st shot gave me relief for 6 months and it has hardly been 2 months since i had the second one. my knee has been hurting very badly and the pain is preventing me from sleeping. there is swelling too. have been taking aceclofenac twice daily. no help. please help
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
You have been diagnosed as osteoarthritis, and had relief for 6 months with steroid shot,and 2nd shot didn't give any relief.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
You may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms nuerotropic injections for 10 consecutive days and then periodically. supplements of calcium, vitamin D, and pain killers when needed.
Avoid taking potato, other tubers, tomato, egg, chicken, and sea foods.
wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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What Are The Treatments For Osteo Arthritis?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. You have been diagnosed as osteoarthritis, and had relief for 6 months with steroid shot,and 2nd shot didn t give any relief. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.R.I. for diagnosis. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms nuerotropic injections for 10 consecutive days and then periodically. supplements of calcium, vitamin D, and pain killers when needed. Avoid taking potato, other tubers, tomato, egg, chicken, and sea foods. wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.