Diffuse pain related to osteoarthritis of the knees and hand

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A 72-year-old woman comes to the office for follow-up because she has persistent, diffuse pain related to osteoarthritis of the knees and hands, despite taking acetaminophen 1,000 mg three times daily. She walks 1-2 miles daily and gardens, but the pain has started to limit her activity. History includes.

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