Onward towards 3rd month

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Follow-up with the orthopaedic was 7 weeks after the initial consultation. After being on Artrodar for 7 weeks (once daily for 4 weeks, twice daily for the remainder according to the information sheet), there didn't seem to be any difference. Orthopaedic said that it often takes about 3 months to see significant improvement. For those with more severe pain, they might see it in weeks.

So he asked me to continue the medicine for another 6 weeks. If there is still no improvement, then an MRI will be ordered to have a clearer picture of the extent of the damage and that either leads to continuation of medicine or one of two micro-surgeries.

In response to my questions, I gathered that patellofemoral pain syndrome happened due to injury e.g. a fall, a twist etc. Immediately there was imflammation and the cocktail of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM helped to reduce. That was why I felt much better and was virtually pain-free for decades. However, the underlying injury was still untreated and slowly caused more wear and tear to some tissues, resulting today's pain.

Despite the information given by the pharmaceutical company, the specialist said taking Artrodar once a day is sufficient i.e. no need to take it twice a day. Suits me bcause it's expensive (RM 75 for 30 pills).

I really hope this will work.

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William said…
Hope you will see some improvement.
February 12, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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