By the way, doctor. What can I do about osteoarthritis of the knee? For several months, I've been taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement, but I still get painful flare-ups. Do these supplements really work? What else can I do to ease the pain?
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By the way, doctor. What can I do about osteoarthritis of the knee? For several months, I've been taking a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement, but I still get painful flare-ups. Do these supplements really work? What else can I do to ease the pain?
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