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What is good for severe arthritis pain, stiffness, painful knee popping? i have a lot of degenerative things going on my back, knees, etc.. is there something natural i can do to help relieve the pain? that is healthy with not a lot of damaging side affec

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Dr. Joseph Jeu answered

Aspirin, : Aspirin, ibuprofen, and glucosamine are somewhat helpful for arthritic pain. Best wishes.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Glucosamine: You are try glucosamine and chondroitin. You need to take at least 1, 500 mg of glucosamin daily (1, 200 mg of chondroitin) and give it at least a 3 month trial.

Answered 12/11/2014

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A member asked:

What is good for severe arthritis pain, stiffness, painful knee popping? i have a lot of degenerative things going on my back, knees, etc.. is there something natural i can do to help relieve the pain? that is healthy with not a lot of damaging side affec

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Joseph Jeu answered

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