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Anti-inflammatory Creams Ease Arthritis in KneeThat advice appears in an article in the Oct. 11 issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine. NSAIDs are recommended for treating arthritis symptoms, but when taken orally they can adversely impact the gastrointestinal tract, the liver and the kidneys. Asprin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are among the most commonly known NSAIDs. Researchers found that topical NSAIDs could provide a safer alternative. The researchers treated 228 men and women with osteoarthritis in at least one knee. They used a topical NSAID solution containing diclofenac sodium. Read entire article... |