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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis Pain In The Hands And Neck

I have really awful Arthritis pain in both hands and neck. I keep asking my Ortho. Doctor for a strong pain cream and and he will not. Do I need a different Doctor? I have to use my hand and neck everyday and the pain gets so bad I cry several times a day just doing simple things. Brushing my hair, dressing, driving
Tue, 18 Jul 2017
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Hi,

I am sorry for the pain you are experiencing.

If the present ortho is not helping managing the pain, you have the right to change doctor. As this is arthritis pain (if confirmed by lab tests and X-ray) then, you should follow up with rheumatologist.

I understand you might be in pain, and arthritic changes in joint are really painful, but you should keep trying new meds to get the pain eased.

Physiotherapy can also help. Can discuss with your rheumatologist for best physiotherapy exercises for you.

Wish fast recovery.
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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis Pain In The Hands And Neck

Hi, I am sorry for the pain you are experiencing. If the present ortho is not helping managing the pain, you have the right to change doctor. As this is arthritis pain (if confirmed by lab tests and X-ray) then, you should follow up with rheumatologist. I understand you might be in pain, and arthritic changes in joint are really painful, but you should keep trying new meds to get the pain eased. Physiotherapy can also help. Can discuss with your rheumatologist for best physiotherapy exercises for you. Wish fast recovery.