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Can I Take Dietary Supplements For Osteoarthritis?
Question: I have severe osteoarthritis of my spine and moderate OA of my rt knee are there any dietary supplements that can help pain symptoms ? I am fairly sedentary because of the difficulty walking.
Brief Answer:
like chondritin sulphate with glucosamine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you can take dietary supplement like chondritin sulphate with glucosamine for arthritis.
There is good role of diet also in arthritis.
You need to avoid bakery items, curd, milk.
Avoid cold and fermented food, bitter and sour food.
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, salads.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also do that.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
like chondritin sulphate with glucosamine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes you can take dietary supplement like chondritin sulphate with glucosamine for arthritis.
There is good role of diet also in arthritis.
You need to avoid bakery items, curd, milk.
Avoid cold and fermented food, bitter and sour food.
Eat fresh fruits, vegetables, salads.
Many of my patients get relief by yoga pranayama and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also do that.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your reply. How often should I take these supplements and at what dosage ? Also, if this works; when can I began to see improvement with my symptoms ?
Brief Answer:
explain ed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can take chondritin sulphate 1500 mg daily once a day.
Effect may start from 3 weeks to 3 month.
I hope I have answered your questions. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
explain ed below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You can take chondritin sulphate 1500 mg daily once a day.
Effect may start from 3 weeks to 3 month.
I hope I have answered your questions. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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