Question 1

is it possible for me to take omega 3 fish oil capsules after surgery for a fractured ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will not interfere with the healing.

Question 2

day 3: msm 1000mg for torn ankle ligament on own. doc said surgery. take fish oil 2000mg, vit c 500mg. now period longer. 8d, normal 5d. msm related?

Accepted Answer

MSM 1000mg: is a low dose if taken daily. There are some patients that notice a change in their menstruation cycles when taking this...usually it is a skipped period or a lighter one.  Fish oil, Vit C and MSM are all excellent supplements to take as long as they don't interact with any other meds you may be on. With any ankle surgery I typically have my patients taking similar dosing before and after!

Question 3

i don't think i am allergic to fish, but when consuming fish oil with 1000mg omega-3, i have itchiness mostly on foot. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Coincidence: It's either coincidence or you're allergic. Not all fish contain 1000 mg of omega 3. Omega 3 capsules may contain inert ingredients not found in fish. They're not identical.

Question 4

do you recommend fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Fish Oil: Definitely. Fish oil and Omega 3s help with inflammation and can lower cholesterol. At least 1 gram a day if not 2 grams.

Question 5

what does fish oil do for u?

Accepted Answer

Omegas: Fish oils are the most important source of vitamin a and the omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids which are critical to good health.

Question 6

cause of swollen ankles for 4 days?

Accepted Answer

See details: Pain is likely arthritis or inflammation, no pain is likely edema or fluid retention. Have a doctor evaluate it.

Question 7

dangerous to take expired fish oil?

Accepted Answer

fish oil: Not a good idea to take anything expired.

Question 8

how best to deal with swollen ankles?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Swollen ankles may be due to fluid accumulation that could result from venous insufficiency, heart failure, kidney disease, nutritional deficiency and the treatment will depend on the cause.

Question 9

how important is fish oil in your diet?

Accepted Answer

Good for the heart: The american heart association recommends that adults either eat two or more fish meals each week, or take a one-gram fish oil capsule daily.

Question 10

is there a lot of phosphorus in fish oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In general phosphorus is important for energy. Excessive phosphorus in the human blood of pts with serious renal insufficiency  may be toxic.

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Day 3: msm 1000mg for torn ankle ligament on own. doc said surgery. take fish oil 2000mg, vit c 500mg. now period longer. 8d, normal 5d. msm related?

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I don't think i am allergic to fish, but when consuming fish oil with 1000mg omega-3, i have itchiness mostly on foot. what's wrong?

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