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Question: My mother is 52 and have been detected of osteoarthiritis. Her first doctor prescribed her DCR plus and Nucoxia along with vitamin D. However for second reference she consulted another doctor who have prescribec her Cartigen and Naproxen along with Vitamin D. Please advice me if she can start medicines prescribed by her second doctor as she has completed the medicines prescribed by her first doctor..Please help.
Brief Answer:
Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION : Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Weight reduction for obese patients, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. A cane may take weight off your knee or hip as you walk. Carry the cane in the hand opposite the leg that hurts.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.If no relief after medication.
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Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Yes she can take medicine prescribed by second doctor.
Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
LOAD REDUCTION : Protecting the joint from excessive load may slow down the rate of cartilage loss. It is also effective in relieving pain. The heavier you are, the more stress you put on your joints. Weight reduction for obese patients, wearing shock-absorbing shoes, avoiding activities like climbing stairs and using a walking stick are worthwhile.
ACTIVITY MODIFICATION -It is important to maintain as much activity and joint motion as possible, but impact activities will aggravate arthritis. Running and jumping will often accelerate cartilage loss from the joint. The key is to focus on low impact activities, such as swimming or cycling.
USING CANES: Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. A cane may take weight off your knee or hip as you walk. Carry the cane in the hand opposite the leg that hurts.
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years.If no relief after medication.
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.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
What are the side effects of hyaluronic acid injection?? Is there any diet restriction for osteoarthritis. Whether wearing a knee cap would help??
Is her condition going to detoriate with time??
Please advice.
Is her condition going to detoriate with time??
Please advice.
Brief Answer:
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Side effect of Hyaluronic viscous shot in knee joint Include.
Known side effect include-Edema can increase post injection. Antigenic reaction can occur.
You may need to do renal function test and pelvic ultrasound.
They can prolong knee replacement for few months.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Weight reduction will help to reduce pain of osteoarthritis. so take diet accordingly.
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
Yes osteoarthritis will aggravate with time.
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.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Side effect of Hyaluronic viscous shot in knee joint Include.
Known side effect include-Edema can increase post injection. Antigenic reaction can occur.
You may need to do renal function test and pelvic ultrasound.
They can prolong knee replacement for few months.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens will help, along with knee exercises.
Weight reduction will help to reduce pain of osteoarthritis. so take diet accordingly.
Knee cap is not much useful, instead you can use hinged knee support.
Yes osteoarthritis will aggravate with time.
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.
If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer.
Wishing you good health.
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. Prasad
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