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Is arthritis pain permanent or does it come and go?
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Comes and Goes: Definitely comes in goes influenced by many factors. Dr. J.
Answered 8/20/2011
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Permanent: Osteoarthritis is permanent. It is a degenerative condition where the cartilage on the ends of the bones wheres down. But the symptoms may come and go for decades. Arthritis is a generic term however that means joint inflammation.
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