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History Of Repair And Replacing Knee Meniscus, Ligament Muscle. Stiffness In Knee. Suggested Exercise. Can Sanofi Megafreelex, Glucosamine Sufate Be Taken?
My knee’s meniscus and ligament muscle was repaired and replaced by an ortho doctor 4 months before and i suffering from gastric ulcer also. Now-a-days, i am feeling stiffness in my operated knee and i discussed with the same doctor, he said 'thigh muscles are very weak and you have to do exercise continuously”. So shall I take the tablets (Sanofi Megafreeflex (Glucosamine sulfate 750mg and Chondroitin Sulfate 600 mg) to get my thigh muscle strength and get my knee strong and free from stiffness? Please advise. Thanks
Mon, 2 Sep 2013
Hello.Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are indicated in people with abnormal cartilage (osteoarthritis, cartilage degenerated).
Taking both drugs to gain muscle mass after of an surgical intervention is uncertain therapy.You should follow the advice of your orthopedic surgeon and practice exercise continuously.I wish you good health.
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Taking both drugs to gain muscle mass after of an surgical intervention is uncertain therapy.You should follow the advice of your orthopedic surgeon and practice exercise continuously.I wish you good health.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
This is just to inform you that Glucosamine & Chondroitin sulfate supplements are useful in relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis of knee (wear & tear in the knee joint) and they have absolutely no role either in improving muscle strength or muscle stiffness.
Only Quadriceps strengthening execises will be of some help for you. Approach a Physiotherapist and follow his advice.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
This is just to inform you that Glucosamine & Chondroitin sulfate supplements are useful in relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis of knee (wear & tear in the knee joint) and they have absolutely no role either in improving muscle strength or muscle stiffness.
Only Quadriceps strengthening execises will be of some help for you. Approach a Physiotherapist and follow his advice.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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