Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Costs and Insurance

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The cost of living with osteoarthritis can vary greatly.  For the most mild cases, over the counter pain relievers and supplements should help cure the pain.  As the condition progresses and pain and immobility increase, prescription drugs may be necessary.  In the most extreme cases, surgery - particularly joint replacement surgery - can cost thousands of dollars.  If pain is severe, insurance is necessary to help cover the costs, and, due to the disease and its ability to negatively effect so many aspects of life, insurance companies often do cover treatment of osteoarthritis.

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Knee osteoarthritis is a very common problem. As I have reviewed in previous blogs, and as I detail in my book, The Arthritis Handbook: Improve Your Health and Manage the Pain of Osteoarthritis, treating osteoarthritis should include several basic steps, including an appropriate anti-inflammatory diet, exercises, and often supplements. …

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