Coping with osteoarthritis (OA) is no simple thing. The
resulting pain can make it difficult to handle basic daily
activities, including work. Yet, it’s possible to manage and
treat OA—and in many instances reduce the inflammation and pain.
Understanding the disease and taking the right actions is
paramount. Nathan Wei, MD, director of the Arthritis Treatment
Center in Frederick, Md., suggests that osteoarthritis patients
take a proactive approach to managing and treating the disease.
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Wei: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It’s
what we think about when we hear the word “arthritis.” It’s the
older person who limps along and complains about hip and knee
pain. OA is a disease of the cartilage. It affects joints,
mostly in weight bearing areas. When the cartilage begins to
wear away, patients develop pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Eventually, if it’s left untreated, it results