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Suggest Medicine For Osteoarthritis In Knees
hi i have bone on bone in the inside of both knees (ostioarthritis) for a number of years and its getting worse however i have severe pain in the rear of my legs lower hamstrings on both sides and to a lesser degree in the calves it feels as though i have very little strenghth in my lower body ... my question is is there any meds that may help me also i have become very obese as now i have difficulty even walking short distances.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hi,
Having osteoartheritis changes in knees are common among obese person as these both knee joints have to bear heavy body weight since long giving this problem.
Consult orthopedic surgeon, you might require joint replacement surgery.
Meanwhile,
Reduce your weight,
Go for regular patellar exercise to strengthen hamstring and knee muscles and ligaments.
Do not squat or bent your knee joints more than 90 degree.
Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.
Ok and take care.
Having osteoartheritis changes in knees are common among obese person as these both knee joints have to bear heavy body weight since long giving this problem.
Consult orthopedic surgeon, you might require joint replacement surgery.
Meanwhile,
Reduce your weight,
Go for regular patellar exercise to strengthen hamstring and knee muscles and ligaments.
Do not squat or bent your knee joints more than 90 degree.
Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.
Ok and take care.
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