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Do Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate Relieve Pain From Arthritis?

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Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017
Question: A doctor said toget glucosamine chondroitin sulfate for my back pain that seem like bones rubbing together. Plus I have hand and knee pain. Should I buy this?

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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No significant clinical evidence of its efficacy

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

There is no clinical evidence of its long term efficacy in arthritis but it may be taken for relief. Steroid injections would also help.

I hope I have answered your query


I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Do Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate Relieve Pain From Arthritis?

Brief Answer: No significant clinical evidence of its efficacy Detailed Answer: Hi there. Thanks for the query. There is no clinical evidence of its long term efficacy in arthritis but it may be taken for relief. Steroid injections would also help. I hope I have answered your query I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu