Most osteoarthritis treatments don’t work, say researchers
October 30, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
If you have osteoarthritis and haven’t been getting any relief from various treatments, it may be because many don’t work.
According to an analysis of 21 national guidelines, 60 literature reviews and 300 current randomized clinical trials done on various treatments for osteoarthritis, many don’t work and some may be dangerous. Some medications, called anti-rheumatic drugs, are prescribed for osteoarthritis but they don’t work and they have serious side effects. One of the most notable side effects is gastrointestinal bleeding, or bleeding in the gastrointestinal system.
So, if you have osteoarthritis, discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor to be sure you’re getting the best possible treatment for you.
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Tags: chronic pain blog, pain blog, osteoarthritis
