Glucosamine is a chemical compound that is naturally present in the body. There are several forms of glucosamine, such as glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl glucosamine. Glucosamine is used to treat painful conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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My mother has rheumatoid arthritis. Can she take Glucosamine?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother has primary symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. She takes Methotrexate 10 mg weekly and for her heart, she takes Nebicard 5 mg and Caat 20 mg. She has no flaring of her symptoms but random mild joint pain occasionally. I would like to know is she in remission? How do you define... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, she is in remission. It is defined as clinically or less joint pain and or swelling with no morning stiffness. I suggest she can take Glucosamine. There is no interaction with the other drugs that she is taking, Common side effects of Glucosamine are diarrhea, c... Read Full »
I have locked knees, sometimes with a bad pain. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lock in my knees and sometimes I have bad pain. I have inflammation inside and down my knees. When I go upstairs I feel weakness in my knees. My doctor recognized it was bone friction and prescribed me Glucosamine sulfate and Chondroitin sulfate with knee exercises and a br... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The symptoms that you describe are called patellofemoral compression syndrome. I would suggest you do quadricep strengthening exercises, hamstring strengthening exercises, and cycling with the seat raised is the best exercise in the gym ... Read Full »
How to increase a few inches in my height. Kindly suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 17-year-old. I am 5'7" in height and140 lbs weight. My dad is 5'9, and my mom is 5'1. I would like to at least reach 5'9 to 5'10. My diet is exceptional. I am taking a multivitamin, and I do not have any deficiencies. I am thinking of taking 1500 mg of Glucosamine because I read ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your average expected height is close to 5'6. Best way to help increase height is doing stretching exercises three to four times a week for 20 minutes in a 30 minutes session. You can try Glucosamine for a year but if it is not helping then taking it beyond that may... Read Full »
Will glucosamine taken for osteoarthritis interact with Clopidogrel?
Query: Hello doctor, I have osteoarthritis of shoulders. Which glucosamine products do not interact with Clopidogrel? What medication or supplement can I take? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming, based on the drugs, you are in your middle ages. Without knowing your medical condition and why are you on Clopidogrel, I am assuming that you may have a cardiac condition that needs anti-platelet medicines. Also, arthritis of the shoulder is rather un... Read Full »
Can diabetes patient take Oasoft for arthritis?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife is taking Glycomet GP 2, one in the morning and one before dinner, to control her blood sugar. Now, she has developed arthritis. Is it advisable to take Oasoft two tablets twice daily? Which is the better medicine for RA? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. She has probably osteoarthritis, not RA (rheumatoid arthritis). Oasoft (Glucosamine) is given for osteoarthritis, especially knee. She can take one tablet two times a day. The important is physiotherapy which can be practiced with the help of physiotherapists and w... Read Full »
Can I take Glucosamine Chondroitin sulfate along with supplements for knee pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of knee pain and currently taking supplements. Kindly let me know whether it is safe to take glucosamine chondroitin sulfate along with the following medications: Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 20 mg once a day. Atacand (Candesartan) 16 mg twice a day. Aspirin 100 mg once a da... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Chondroitin glucosamine sulfate is used for the treatment of osteoarthritis and cataract. There is limited information about the interaction of chondroitin glucosamine sulfate with the above-mentioned medicines. Ho... Read Full »
What should I do to avoid the worsening of my knee, hip and joint pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 64-year-old-female. I work in a garment factory as a pedal sewing machine operator for eight hours and five days a week while sitting and using my leg. Is this type of work terrible for my knee and spine? Am I suffering from arthrosis of the spine and both of my knees? Between Col... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all of your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I can see that there are early osteoarthritic changes in the knee joint. In the spine, there is mild scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine) and degenerative chang... Read Full »
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