I had my first big attack of osteoarthritis in a knee following a work day of 8h30 standing. I added Arthrotec to try to get the swelling down and it took 2 weeks! Is there anything better?

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Good eveningIt is not easy to answer yes or no to this question. First of all, osteoarthritis is a process of wear and tear in a joint. So your situation may not be osteoarthritis? In terms of treatment for osteoarthritis, exercise is a very important part of the treatment often combined with tylenol as the first treatment. For a muscle injury, an anti-inflammatory medication such as arthrotec that you have been taking for a short period of time can be used. The response to treatment will vary depending on several criteria. First of all, have you continued to work in your condition that may contribute to a delay in healing. In addition to medication, elevating the limb and reducing movement in some cases may help. Whether another medication might be more effective than arthrotec depends on the individual. If you still have the problem, I suggest that you consult your doctor to find out your diagnosis and if necessary, he can prescribe another treatment for the inflammation. Good evening Isabelle Dupont