Types of arthritis medication

• Arthritis pain relief: Creams and gels for aching joints
• Cortisone shots: Relieve joint pain at the source
• Prednisone and other corticosteroids: Balance the risks and benefits

Emerging treatments

• Osteoarthritis research: Can doctors slow or reverse joint damage?

Ask an arthritis specialist

• Arthritis pain medications: Which are safe for my heart?
• Botox injections: Can they relieve arthritis pain?
• Prednisone withdrawal: What are the symptoms?

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