Mild Knee Pain & Osteoarthritis: Understanding Triggers & Relief

Question
The only thing I am asking is if you ever heard of this situation: I have a very mild case of osteoarthritis in my right knee. About once or twice a month, whether I am sitting, walking or lying down, I get a sharp pain in my right knee. But it only lasts about 10 seconds and goes away. It would not make sense for me to take aspirin or Tylenol because it takes about 20 minutes for those pills to take effect. About three years ago a doctor took an x-ray of my right knee and concluded that I have a mild case of osteoarthritis but he did not know how to advise me other than telling me to do certain exercises. I do those exercise twice a day but my situation has not improved (although my situation has not gotten any worse). Have you ever heard of this situation. Thank you very much for your response. Al Brown

Answer
Yes, it is common in men over 40 years of age and due to a deficiency of Calcium and magnesium. In my patients it responds well to glucosamine twice a day and magnesium 500mg with Calcium 600mg and Vit D 200mg all twice a day. The pains usually stop occurring about 1-2 weeks after starting this program but you need to make sure it is OK with your doctor. OK?