• Common painkillers can make the misery of osteoarthritis even worse, a new study warns.
• Ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are among the many drugs for relieving aching joints.
• However, researchers say they may aggravate inflammation of the knee over time.
• They belong to a class of medications known as NSAIDS, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• The study, based on a review of over 1,000 patients, is one of the first to investigate their long-term effects.

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