Hi! I do the same, but am realizing that a form of arthritis may be setting in because of my choices of food...like too much meat, or wheat product...it is called "gout", just google it and read for yourself! Good luck and stay in touch!-Sandy (sweet17t)
DOLLYDUMPLING 5/17/07 10:44 A
I have taken Glucosamine with Condroitin and MSM (recommended by my Dr.) for a couple of years now. Sometimes it really seems to help. Other times it's like I never took it.
I'm giving myself a break from it since I emptied the bottle recently. So far I'm "ok". I have pain and stiffness mostly in my hands, elbows and knees. Sometimes I can't even open my fingers all the way until later in the day.
I really don't think the Glucosamine helps much anymore. Maybe I have built up a resistance or something.
DEVANS0 5/13/07 2:41 A
I was having a lot of knee troubles with exercising. I tried glucosamine chondroitin & methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). I did better, and was convinced that it was the answer at the time. As time went on, I became careless and stopped taking the supplements, started eating healthier (fish 3X or more / week, ground flax seed) and noticed that my knees no longer gave me any trouble. This is at a time of greatly intensified exercise. My issue turned out to be not paying close attention to foot alignment in relationship to my knees while exercising, over stretching, and shoes. New studies just published say that glucosamine is a waste, that it doesn't work. This study didn't cover MSM combined as I remember.
PAMELAB4 5/6/07 4:22 P
Thanks for that. I take the fish oil and walk 6kms most mornings,and as I don't have a car, I do a lot of *other* walking which I don't regard as exercise. I agree with you that many people just won't keep themselves moving, and it's a trap. From what you say, the Glucosamine sounds benficial and I'll keep it going. I have one question. What is MSM? Bearing in mind that it could be known as something else in Australia!
Pam.
AMBERCAT2 5/6/07 3:02 A
PAMELA,I have taken GLUCOSAMINE along with MSM for the last 7 years or so for osteoarthritis in my hands and feet. It takes 2-3 months to kick in and for the pain to diminish.It started in my feet and I limped for the better part of a year.Along the way, my doctor remarked that walking would not damage the feet, so I embarked on some serious walking...and found that over time it got easier and less painful.Essentially the first mistake that arthritics make is to stop moving with the result that the circulation slows,the muscles get slack and weak, the tendons ,ligaments ,and joints get stiff, and the weight piles on. I have found very good information on diet and exercise in the book STRONG WOMEN BEAT arthritis based on research done at Tufts University.On the books reccomendation, I now make sure that I take in sufficient OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS daily in order to lessen inflamation in the joints {a tbsp of ground flax daily and 3 meals of fatty fish per week {kippers,sardines,salmon,mackerel}} At this point, I have no pain,with only occasional twinges. Between the exercise, glucosamine /MSM and omega 3's, I am able to forget the arthritis even exists. You might consider giving these inexpensive prescriptions a whirl, as painkillers eventually can damage the liver and can be hard on the stomache.
10ACBIRDWALKER 5/2/07 1:07 A
I was taking Glucosamine for about a month and a half. I really think it was helping my hips not hurt as much. I quit taking it when my husband died and I fell apart but I have started taking it again. I hate taking vitamins or anything like that, but I didn't hobble out of bed or have trouble getting going when I had been sitting for a while. Give it a try, Diane
PAMELAB4 4/27/07 11:51 P
I just started taking Glucosamine. I'd be interested to know what results others have had with this. Does it really help with joint mobility? And pain? I'd like to think I'll be jumping fences in a couple of months time (joke).
