Osteoarthritis (cont.)
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Medications
Initially, simple over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen are recommended followed by NSAIDs. Prescription NSAIDs may be needed if the over-the-counter medications are ineffective. A new generation of prescription NSAIDs are the COX-2 medicines (celecoxib [Celebrex]). The COX-2 drugs have fewer reported gastrointestinal side effects but similar results compared to the typical NSAIDs.
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Osteoarthritis - Symptoms at Onset of Disease
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The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly from patient to patient. What were your symptoms at the onset of your disease?
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