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The Question Every Aching Joint Eventually Asks You reach for the bottle. It’s a reflex—ibuprofen, naproxen, or whatever is in the cabinet. You’ve done it many times. But lately, something has changed. Maybe you’re becoming more aware of medication side effects. Maybe your stomach doesn’t tolerate certain pain medicines as well as it once did. …
Imagine finishing an afternoon of gardening, a morning golf round, or a long walk through the park, only to notice an ache developing in your knee, wrist, or another painful joint. An oral pain reliever is one option, but it is not the only approach. Some topical pain relievers are applied directly to the area …
Myth: “If my joints hurt, I need to take a pill. That’s the only thing strong enough to work.” Reality: Oral pain medicines are not the only option for localized arthritis pain. For some people—particularly those with knee or hand osteoarthritis—topical treatments such as topical NSAIDs can provide pain relief while producing lower systemic exposure …