Topic: Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine in Treating Arthritis
Dr. Lee:
Do you have much success in your own
practice in using these two agents for your patients with osteoarthritis?
Dr. Shiel:
Yes, it is a limited group of
patients that do have success. However, those that find glucosamine and chondroitin helpful for relieving their symptoms, have a great benefit in that
they do not require prescription medications, which can have potential side
effects.
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