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Can my local primary care doctor treat degenerative joint disease?
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Yes: Yes. Degenerative joint disease or 'wear and tear' of the joints responds well to anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or naproxen.
Answered 9/28/2016
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PCP and DJD: Probably your primary care doc could give you some medications to help. Naproxin or the like in the anti-inflamatory family may help. Depending how far it has gone they can refer you to a reputable surgeon for a surgical opinion.
Answered 7/3/2013
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