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I have suffered from osteoarthritis for some 10 years. while there has been no medical cure available, if there any possible medication on the horizon that will offer relief?
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Yes: Depending on the location of pain. Local management including topical, physiotherapy, acupuncture, injections into the joint, oral analgesics and opioids in extreme cases.
Answered 11/16/2019
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