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What can a person do for chronic pain in joints. such as fingers hands shoulder knees and toes?
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Get diagnosis first.: If this is garden variety osteoarthritis ( and not an inflammatory arthritis) the best treatments are non steroidal anti-inflammatories and Acetaminophen either separately or in combo. May require adjunctive agents in addition.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Visit a : Rheumatologist who specializes in these types of disorders.
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