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When joint treatment is being considered,
some questions may go unanswered

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during the appointment. A little
preparation helps you raise your concerns.

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You could take these seven questions with you.

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They focus on your symptoms, your goals
and a decision that suits your situation.

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First: what is causing my symptoms?
Knee pain can have different causes.

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Changes on an X-ray do not always
explain how severe the symptoms are.

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Ask which diagnosis is most likely and
whether anything else needs investigating.

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Second: what would I like
to do more easily again?

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Describe exactly what limits you in daily life.

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This helps you discuss which changes matter
to you and which goals are realistic.

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Third: what options do I have? Appropriate
movement and strengthening exercises

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are important parts of treating knee
osteoarthritis. If you are overweight,

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losing weight may help. Medicines and
other treatments may also be considered,

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depending on the situation.
Ask which useful measures

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are already in place and what alternatives
there are to the proposed treatment.

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Fourth: what benefit can I expect? Ask
about results in people in a similar

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situation and about the limits of the
available data. Ask why the treatment

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is being considered for you and how
likely you are to notice an improvement.

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Fifth: which risks affect me? Tell
the team about your health conditions,

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allergies and all the medicines you take.

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Ask about contraindications
and possible side effects.

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Your healthcare team will assess which
risks are particularly relevant to you.

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Sixth: what should I consider afterwards?
Ask the team to explain the procedure,

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any restrictions and aftercare.
Also ask which symptoms

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you should report and who you can contact.
Ideally, get this information in writing.

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Seventh: how will we know
if it helps? Agree on a time

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to review the effect together. Write down
beforehand what you hope will improve.

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Also clarify the expected costs and
who will cover them before you decide.

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A few notes are often enough for the
appointment. When did the symptoms start?

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What makes them better or worse?
Which medicines do you take? And which

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questions matter most to you? You can keep
asking until you understand the options.

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Crespine Gel. This information
does not replace medical advice.

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Discuss your symptoms and
treatment options with your doctor.