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54 years old patient with acute onset of arthritis located in hand articulations(wrist, metacarpal, proximal phalange) , knees and elbows, painful, swollen joints and also swellings located on forearm tendons. lab results are negative for autoimmune ?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Osteoarthritis: Can try glucosamine+ chondroitin 750 mg twice daily. Your doctor may give analgesics which have side effects.Can use sparingly. Could exercise fingers in warm wax. Physio therapy,occupation therapy can be tried. Tai-chi & yoga also may help.

Answered 1/5/2019

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