10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Arthritis
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What causes arthritis? Can it be cured?
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What type of arthritis do I have?
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What kinds of things (such as aging, activity, or lifestyle) may cause my arthritis to get worse?
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What topical and oral medications treat arthritis? Which ones should I try first?
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What are my options if medications don’t work for me or the side effects bother me?
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What is the role of activity (such as stretching, range-of-motion exercises, and muscle strengthening) in relieving arthritis pain?
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Will injections help relieve my arthritis pain?
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Do I need surgery? What are the possible surgical outcomes?
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Will treatment enable me to return to my normal daily activities?
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What non-medical steps can I take to help ease arthritis pain?
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Patient Notes:
What causes arthritis? Can it be cured?
What type of arthritis do I have?
What kinds of things (such as aging, activity, or lifestyle) may cause my arthritis to get worse?
What topical and oral medications treat arthritis? Which ones should I try first?
What are my options if medications don’t work for me or the side effects bother me?
What is the role of activity (such as stretching, range-of-motion exercises, and muscle strengthening) in relieving arthritis pain?
Will injections help relieve my arthritis pain?
Do I need surgery? What are the possible surgical outcomes?
Will treatment enable me to return to my normal daily activities?
What non-medical steps can I take to help ease arthritis pain?
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View SourceArthritis accounts for 39 million doctor visits each year and more than 500,000 trips to the hospital.
