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Is It Safe To Take More Than 1500 Mg Of Schiff Move Free Glucosamine Chondroitin Daily?

I had been taking Schiff Move Free Glucosamine Chondroitin in 1500/200 dosage daily. Schiff came out with a new tiny once-a-day pill. I kept getting more and more pain, now in both hips. I finally went back to the two larger pills and added one more, and immediately got relief. Is it dangerous to take more than the 1500mg dose. I seem to have developed tiny bumps/very rough skin (alligagoring?) on forearms.
Tue, 12 Dec 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please take 3 caps at a time or three times a day and there is no harm at all. Do few lifestyle modifications like this for better recovery.

1)Do exercise regularly. Exercise can increase your endurance and strengthen the muscles around your joint, making your joint more stable. Try walking, biking or swimming. If you feel new joint pain, then stop.

2)Try to lose weight. Being overweight or obese increases the stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees and your hips. Even a small amount of weight loss can relieve some pressure and reduce your pain. Talk to your physio about healthy ways to lose weight.

3)Use heat and cold to manage pain. Both heat and cold can relieve pain in your joint. Heat also relieves stiffness, and cold can relieve muscle spasms and pain.

4)Apply over-the-counter pain creams. Creams and gels available at drugstores may provide temporary relief from osteoarthritis pain. Some creams numb the pain by creating a hot or cool sensation.

5)Use assistive devices. Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint.

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Is It Safe To Take More Than 1500 Mg Of Schiff Move Free Glucosamine Chondroitin Daily?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please take 3 caps at a time or three times a day and there is no harm at all. Do few lifestyle modifications like this for better recovery. 1)Do exercise regularly. Exercise can increase your endurance and strengthen the muscles around your joint, making your joint more stable. Try walking, biking or swimming. If you feel new joint pain, then stop. 2)Try to lose weight. Being overweight or obese increases the stress on your weight-bearing joints, such as your knees and your hips. Even a small amount of weight loss can relieve some pressure and reduce your pain. Talk to your physio about healthy ways to lose weight. 3)Use heat and cold to manage pain. Both heat and cold can relieve pain in your joint. Heat also relieves stiffness, and cold can relieve muscle spasms and pain. 4)Apply over-the-counter pain creams. Creams and gels available at drugstores may provide temporary relief from osteoarthritis pain. Some creams numb the pain by creating a hot or cool sensation. 5)Use assistive devices. Assistive devices can make it easier to go about your day without stressing your painful joint. Hope that helps