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Does Glucosamine Help In Treating Hip Arthritis?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015

Question: I have arthritis in my right hip, according to X-rays by western doctor. It gets very stiff after only an hour sitting down, or 30 mins driving. I'm starting to walk with a limp. A lady at the health store told me she got rid of the pain by taking MSM. 2 pills/day didn't work, 4/day didn't work. 6/day did work, and her arthritis pain went away. I haven't tried MSM yet, wanted to check with you first. Is there any danger in taking 6 pills/day? I am taking 2/day glucosamine, and 2/day turmeric, and have been for almost a year, but can't say these help. What would you recommend for my right hip? Thanks for taking the time to reply. XXXX. YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to see your x rays

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. MSM or glucosamine have very little role in hip arthritis. They are effective in very early stage and in very few patients. So if it is not showing any effect then there is no point in increasing dose.
Before I advised you any further I would like to know little detail of your illness.
1. Since when you are having hip pain?
2. Can you send me any current x rays of your hip joint?
3. are you having pain in other joints also?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar