Hi Shirley, I am very sorry to read about the side of effects of the drugs for treating osteoarthritis. Pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication also caused me serious issues including internal bleeding in my younger years. Therefore I have deep compassion for patients who suffer from them. These drugs I mentioned in this story only approved for diabetes management but there is a possibility they will be prescribed for these additional conditions. Therefore I raised awareness for medical professionals to advocate them. It will be great to discuss it with your family physician who might prescribe them for you if your situation qualified for it. I wish you the best in your health and wellness journey. Thank you for reading and commenting.