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Osteoarthritis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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10 Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Osteoarthritis
  1. Is my arthritis likely to improve on its own, or could it get worse?
  2. What form of exercise would you recommend?
  3. Are there any changes I should make to my diet?
  4. What pain medicine would be best for me right now?
  5. Is acetaminophen sufficient for me?
  6. Is it safe for me to take aspirin or an NSAID every day?
  7. Is there something I should take to protect my stomach from these medicines?
  8. Would a Cox-2 inhibitor be appropriate for me?
  9. Are there any nutritional supplements that might help?
  10. Can you help me set up a weight loss plan?

Medically reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD, January 2005.

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