Hello!My name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease. There is no cure, but treatments are available to manage symptoms. Long-term management of the disease include factors: • Managing symptoms, such as pain, stiffness and swelling • Streching • Maintaining a healthy weight • Getting enough of exercise Medicaments that can be used are: • Analgesics. These are pain relievers and include acetaminophen, opioid and an atypical opioid called tramadol. • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These are the most commonly used drugs to ease inflammation and related pain. NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib. • Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medicines. They are taken by mouth or injected directly into a joint at a doctor’s office. • Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in joint fluid, acting as a shock absorber and lubricant. The injections are done in a doctor’s office If the pain gets worse you should see a rheumatologyst.