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Which type of medication does a doctor prescribe for arthritis with a lot of pain?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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Start with: Anti-inflammatory medication like NSAID family (ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib). See a rheumatologist.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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