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What should i look for in a good arthritis cream?

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Arthritis: Try any to see which works best for your body. But if you have arthritis, maybe you should ask your doctor for alternative treatments.

Answered 1/31/2012

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Personal choice: Most arthritis creams work on the idea of a "pain gate, " in which the cream causes a tingle or mild burning sensation that prevents the nerves from carrying pain information because they are already full of tingle/burn information. One common active ingredient is capsaicin. It is important to remember that these creams may dull pain, but they do not fix the underlying problem.

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