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My mother is suffering from arthiritus. she is having intense pain in her knee joint. please suggest home remedies and what precautions can we take?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

RICE: Rest ice wrap elevate for any acute injury supplements that can help with joint pain include glucosamine and fish oils.

Answered 11/25/2013

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