OVERVIEW
Over 30% of adults living in the US report experiencing some type of joint pain within the last 30 days. Joint pain can be caused from many conditions and can arise from issues relating to the cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bone, and muscle around a joint. The joints that are often affected by joint pain include the shoulders, knees, elbows, and hips, but it can affect any joint in the body. The pain can range from mild to severe, and movement can be slightly limiting to completely debilitating.
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There are hundreds of conditions that could lead to joint pain, but here are some of the most common causes:
Pain relief often come from oral medications like codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine, many of which can cause serious side effects including addiction, drug tolerance, depression, and impaired judgment. Other medications include anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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