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Is Cartigen Forte Along With CCM Advisable For Long Term Usage?

Hi Dr. Herrick,Im 52 yr old female having osteoarthritis since 5-6 yrs.Recently doctor prescribed me to take Tab. Cartigen forte twice daily for two months with CCM tablets.Is it safe to take for 60 days.Since last year undergoing menopause.These days im having severe lower backach also.im working as a priciple scientific officer in Research Institute and doing lot of scientific activities .There is long seating hours daily.
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Thanks for asking at Healthcare magic. I read your question and I understand your concern.
CCM tablets and carigen forte contains Vitamin D calcium vitamin C, glucosamine, chondroitin and several other ingredients.
There is no harm in taking these medication for 60 days rather it increase bone density and prevent bone porosity when it is taken for atleast sixty days.
The only side effects that are noteworthy are
constipation, stomach problem and kidney stones. However these are easily preventable if you take these medications with two glasses of water and take at least 10 glasses of water besides these daily.
These medications are not mean for relieving pain
rather these prevent bone density reduction and prevent incidence of bone fractures.
You have to take NSAIDs like ibruphen (advil) Tylenol etc.. topical NSAID like voltral emulgel and capsaicin cream. Do regular aerobic excersize 30 minute a day five days a week.
Do your hormonal workup FSH and LH level to look for menopausal changes, ESR, AntiCCP and ANA to look for other causes.
and the need for HRT. Decrease weight if you are obsese. Avoid climbing up stairs without support.
Hope it helps best.
Take your best care.
Don't forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at healthcare magic.
Regards
Dr Ejaz
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Is Cartigen Forte Along With CCM Advisable For Long Term Usage?

Thanks for asking at Healthcare magic. I read your question and I understand your concern. CCM tablets and carigen forte contains Vitamin D calcium vitamin C, glucosamine, chondroitin and several other ingredients. There is no harm in taking these medication for 60 days rather it increase bone density and prevent bone porosity when it is taken for atleast sixty days. The only side effects that are noteworthy are constipation, stomach problem and kidney stones. However these are easily preventable if you take these medications with two glasses of water and take at least 10 glasses of water besides these daily. These medications are not mean for relieving pain rather these prevent bone density reduction and prevent incidence of bone fractures. You have to take NSAIDs like ibruphen (advil) Tylenol etc.. topical NSAID like voltral emulgel and capsaicin cream. Do regular aerobic excersize 30 minute a day five days a week. Do your hormonal workup FSH and LH level to look for menopausal changes, ESR, AntiCCP and ANA to look for other causes. and the need for HRT. Decrease weight if you are obsese. Avoid climbing up stairs without support. Hope it helps best. Take your best care. Don t forget to rate this answer and close the discussion at healthcare magic. Regards Dr Ejaz