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I have osteoarthritis and I take glucosamine from last six months I would like to know that will I have to take this all my life please suggest me other medicine for life long.
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The effect of glucosamine depends on the stage of your Osteoarthritis If you are on the early stages it will be beneficial Six months sufficient for the healing to occur with glucosamine Apart from medication you have to reduce weight ,go on a regular exercise programme, check your vitamin D3 level and can even take intra articular injections if the pain is severe Try to take pain medication to the most.
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Sir three months of medication is sufficient. These medications have not much role in osteoarthritis. Try to focus on quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengthing exercises. No role of vitamin d3.
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