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How can opium is good for arthritis?
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Helps pain: The opiate class of medications can reduce pain in some types of arthritis. Best you be evaluated by a rheumatologist who can prescribe the best medication management therapy for you depending upon what type of arthritis you have.
Answered 3/25/2013
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It is good pain med: Opium would relieve the pain that is why its chemical product-morphine is one of the best pain relief medicines. But it is not recommended for use in treating arthritis.
Answered 5/20/2017
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