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Any vitamins, supplements, etc. that help w/ rheumatoid arthritis pain? used to take plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) don't like it. the joint pain is getting unbearable.

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

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Lots: Glucosamine, chondroitin, Curcumin, L-Carnosine, Bioperine, Reservatol, Bitter Melon, Fish Oil can be substances/supplements that have shown beneficial to arthritic joints and regrowth of tissue for people with arthritis.

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Answered 2/14/2016

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A member asked:

Any vitamins, supplements, etc. that help w/ rheumatoid arthritis pain? used to take plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) don't like it. the joint pain is getting unbearable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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