From: anonymous@gte.net
Subject: Potassium
Posted-By: xx101 (General Medical Clinic Moderator)
Organization: Organization For Community Networks
Date: Sun, 06 Jul 1997 18:18:47 -0700
Newsgroups: ofcn.clinic.general

Dear Doctor
I have been told that large amounts of potassium would help my arthritis. Is that just an old home remedy . I have seen it in pill form.
Thank you

Reply: --------------------------

I have never heard of potassium helping arthritis. I suggest contacting your local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation to check this out.

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Paul Hunter, MD - Family Doc.

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