A member asked:

Is there any treatment/relief for arthriis in the fingers? mine are crooked and painful sometimes even waking me at night.

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Many treatments: First choice for garden variety "arthur" itis is generally acetaminophen. Next choice is non steroidal antiinflammatory drug such as ibuprofen. After that there are a wide variety of medications which can be tried. Some have potential side effects. Hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, injections of steroids, topical agents, glucosamine / chondroitin, narcotics, etc.

Answered 6/30/2014

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