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What are some good arthritis knee pain relief (for very extreme pain)?
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Anti-inflammatories: The anti-inflammatories are the main-stay treatment for oa (osteoarthritis). Ibuprofen tends to be very effective for flare ups - max dose 800mg tid. Beyond this pls see your doc or a rheumatologist.
Answered 1/9/2015
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