Guest guest Posted July 1, 1999 Report Share Posted July 1, 1999 > Sala wrote: > > Group.........thought I'd add my 2 cents worth on Glucosamine Sulfate. > I think you are correct, , about GS addressing OA and not RA. In Glucosamine Sulfate is a primary building block used by the body for building, repair and replacing cartilage. As such it is effective for *any* cartilage damage including RA, blunt trauma, surgery, etc. Has no relationship to the disease proper. -- Regards, Geoff Crenshaw, ACC ---------------------- Managing Partner ** No Disclaimers ** Captain Cook's Cruise Center ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Over 3,000 daily cruise & tour specials > Top 5% of Web Sites http://www.800-800-cruise.com [specials] > Top 100 Travel Sites .. > Top Web Sites for Cruise tips New Zealanders http://www.800-800-cruise.com [tips] USA PH: 800-800-CRUIse PH: 559-636-8413 FAX: 559-734-1420 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- geoff@... " Behold now, Behemoth, which I made as well as you; He eats grass like an ox. Behold now, his strength in his loins, and his power in the muscles of his belly. He bends his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his thighs are knit together. His bones are tubes of bronze; His limbs are like bars of iron. He is the first of the ways of God. " God speaking to Job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 1999 Report Share Posted July 1, 1999 Re: rheumatic glucosamine >From: Geoff Crenshaw <geoff@...> > >> Sala wrote: >> >> Group.........thought I'd add my 2 cents worth on Glucosamine Sulfate. >> I think you are correct, , about GS addressing OA and not RA. In > >Glucosamine Sulfate is a primary building block used by the body for >building, repair and replacing cartilage. As such it is effective for >*any* cartilage damage including RA, blunt trauma, surgery, etc. > >Has no relationship to the disease proper. > oops..........looks like I stand corrected! -- >Regards, > >Geoff Crenshaw, ACC ---------------------- >Managing Partner ** No Disclaimers ** >Captain Cook's Cruise Center ---------------------- >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Over 3,000 daily cruise & tour specials > Top 5% of Web Sites >http://www.800-800-cruise.com [specials] > Top 100 Travel Sites >. > Top Web Sites for >Cruise tips New Zealanders >http://www.800-800-cruise.com [tips] > >USA PH: 800-800-CRUIse PH: 559-636-8413 FAX: 559-734-1420 >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >geoff@... > > " Behold now, Behemoth, which I made as well as you; He eats grass like >an ox. Behold now, his strength in his loins, and his power in the >muscles of his belly. He bends his tail like a cedar; The sinews of his >thighs are knit together. His bones are tubes of bronze; His limbs are >like bars of iron. He is the first of the ways of God. " > >God speaking to Job... > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 1999 Report Share Posted August 13, 1999 SWNGDABOAT@... wrote: > From: SWNGDABOAT@... > > Marcia, > I've been on the Glucosamine/Chondroytin for about 8 months now. My > understanding is that most folks don't feel a difference before 4 months of > taking the med consistently. Also, I believe the med/supplement is most > effective w/arthritic and bone wasting type conditions, which is probably why > it has not helped me. This is just one experience though. Good luck w/it. > Ann Thanks for the info Ann, I am having some arthritis type symptoms now along with the other muscle/joint/cfs stuff so maybe it will help me. Wow 4 months is a long time to wait! As usual another expensive supplement to add to the budget!!! <groan> Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 1999 Report Share Posted August 20, 1999 HI, I am taking fosomax for osteopenia which is precuser to osteoporsis. I had no synptoms at all and thought I was too young for this! A bone scan is like having an X-ray taken and was well worth the while for me as fosomax actually rebuilds bone. However, I do also take calcium and HRT for same condition. My Rheum, who had osteoporsis(and has sjogrens) has rebuilt most of her bone with this regimine. But glucosamine is recommended for people having autoimmune disease with bone and joint involvement. CHristie tab@... >> >> Marcia, >> I've been on the Glucosamine/Chondroytin for about 8 months now. My >> understanding is that most folks don't feel a difference before 4 months of >> taking the med consistently. Also, I believe the med/supplement is most >> effective w/arthritic and bone wasting type conditions, which is probably why >> it has not helped me. This is just one experience though. Good luck w/it. >> Ann > >Thanks for the info Ann, > >I am having some arthritis type symptoms now along with the other muscle/joint/cfs stuff so maybe it will help me. Wow 4 months is a long time to wait! As usual another expensive supplement to >add to the budget!!! <groan> > >Marcia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2000 Report Share Posted April 11, 2000 Yes it is true, Glucosamine and Chondroitin is popular at veterinary clinics. I have been working with veterinarians for the past 12 years, and over the last 4 years, many cats and dogs who have arthritis have been put on Cosequin. This is the name of the glucosamine which is prescribed by vets. It is a better choice for their pain and stiffness unlike the other medication called Rimadyl, or Carprofen-which causes liver damage. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 I just bought vitamins yesterday that include glucosamine. Glucosamine is suppose to support joint mobility. What's the deal? Now I don't know whether to take them or not. --- Margaretha Straates <greetje@...> wrote: > > To all, > > A friend asked me to look up about " incense pills " > she > is taking. > I found it is made with the herb Boswellia and is > sold > in the US as glucosamine. Strangely enough in Europe > > the stuff only can be bought in Germany and one > Swiss > canton (province) while in America it's an over the > counter drug. I shall never understand the drug > laws. > What I wanted to say is that the information > (www.go- > symmetry.com/boswellia.htm) states: " The people with > > weak immune systems should not use boswellia like > pregant women and very old people. " > So maybe for those on DMARDS it would not be so good > > either. > > Greetings. > > Margaretha. > > Tu correo gratis en MixMail http://www.mixmail.com > Inicia tu navegacion en http://www.ya.com > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Hi , My Dr has me on Glucosamine Sulfate, 3 pills a day. I just started but he swears by them. He also wants me to do the Knox Gelitan stuff any info on that out there? Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 17, 2000 Report Share Posted July 17, 2000 Ive been taking GS for over ayear with some results.I tried knok gelatin for 3mo. didn't notice anything.Good luck! ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/free_video/ Re: [ ] glucosamine > Hi , > > My Dr has me on Glucosamine Sulfate, 3 pills a day. I > just started but he swears by them. He also wants me > to do the Knox Gelitan stuff any info on that out > there? > > Judy > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > 1/6631/4/_/494167/_/963887886/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Please visit our new web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa > > We are currently discussing new chat times. moderates a chat on arthritis at > www.about.com on Thursday evenings, so check that > out in the meantime! E mail at RA@... for details. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2000 Report Share Posted July 18, 2000 I found that glucosamine combined with chondroitin works better than glucosamine by itself and it only helps my knees, but it helps a lot. it takes about a month to notice a change. Bana ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2000 Report Share Posted July 18, 2000 I tried glucosamine/condritin (wrong spelling) for a while and it did nothing for me. A friend of mine has an old Irish Setter dog with arthritis. She put her dog on it and the dog is much better. We have 2 mini dachshunds that are 11. Molly has back problems and she was on pred. 5mg. for a short spell which helped some. Then the vet put her on another med which was not as effective. I had gluco/chondri left over and started giving her 1/day and she is really better. This is just FYI. God Bless Betty in Va. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2000 Report Share Posted December 22, 2000 I DO take glucsosamine and it DOES help! My rheumy said there was nothing more he could do for the PA, that the inflammation looked under control with EPO and he thought the continuing pain in my feet had to be osteoarthritis. He sent me to a foot orthopedist. That doc recommended glucosamine but could not specify a brand or dose. My naturopath said since I was already taking EPO, glucosamine with essential fatty acids (EFAs) would be the perfect complement. And it was. the brand is Health From the Sun. I have very little discomfort in my feet or hands anymore and am off Vioxx and all other pain meds except the occasional Tylenol. Somone else on the list said it very well - we're all different and what works today may not work tomorrow. The challenge is keeping up with our changing needs. So don't knock the glucosamine. If it doesn't work for you, move on. If it does, yeah! _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2000 Report Share Posted December 23, 2000 Just my 2cents on the glucosamine. I've been using it for about a year and I'm happy to have it. I believe it stopped the 'snapping' that used to occur with nearly every knee movement. Happy Holidays Be Well Jeanne In Idaho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2002 Report Share Posted March 11, 2002 HB Glucosamine Would glucosamine supplements be beneficial, avoid, neutral for an O secretor? I'm having problems with my knees, I'm going to have to take this whole week off form running wlaking etc, very sad O... My mother, stepfather, gradma, take it and have had excellent results, my stepfather has spoke with a feww surgeons who highly recommend it... -Amy O+ secretor, being a lazy lump, beacuse my knee won't stop hurting... _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2002 Report Share Posted May 1, 2002 You may be allergic to the filler, or maybe there are shells in it and your allergic to shellfish. Try a different brand your allergic to something in it. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR ***********On 5/1/2002 at 7:34 AM Kelli Dickerson wrote: Dear group, After hearing and reading about all the good things that glucosamine does, I dug out a bottle that I had on hand and started taking it again. The suggested dose for 120lbs and less was 2 capsules (1000 mg) 3X per day. Thursday night I started with two capsules, and I was a bit more stiff than usual on Friday, but I had been to my son's school to co-op Thursday afternoon (only the second time since I had been sick), so I thought the stiffness may be due to over extending myself. I continued with the Glucosamine, and have become more and more stiff. This is an ocean based product with no beef additives. Does anyone have any ideas or knowledge of reactions? By the way, I have taken this product prior to coming down with RA, and had no ill effects. Kelli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2002 Report Share Posted May 1, 2002 In a message dated 5/1/02 10:38:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time, kpdcpa@... writes: Does anyone have any ideas or knowledge of reactions? By any chance are you allergic to shellfish bec most glucosamine has a shellfish base. My mom started taking glucosamine and got a rash on her nose and her right hand. Carol E from NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2002 Report Share Posted November 12, 2002 <Hi everybody, this is from Michigan, my surgery was <11-15-00.I'm doing quite well have lost 150#. It seems I have <arthiritis in my knee & my Dr sugested I try glucosamine , I emailed <Dr R. to make sure it's ok but he hasn't responded ( his email hasn't >changed has it?) Has anyone tried glucosamine? <Thanks, I had the MGB in October of 1999, and have taken Glucosamine/Chondroitin for my arthritis for years. I too asked Dr. R about it and he said he really didn't know anything about it. (This was 3 years ago.) I have never had any problems with my stomach but the few times I have run out of it I could DEFINATELY tell the difference. I take take 3 caplets per day, or 1500 mg From Walmart. The Glucosamine has shown that it repairs and maintains the lubricating coverage on the joints, and the Chondroitin helps maintain the body's connective tissue. Hugs, Pat Lyle --- [Pre-scanned for viruses as a service provided by Internet America. Be sure you have your own virus protection software to catch viruses that get by this pre-scan.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 Hello all: I post this once in a while because I think it is a good resource for Glucosamine info: http://www.drtheo.com He wrote " The Arthritis Cure " which has alot of info in G/C supplementation. I just noticed that Dr. Theo wrote another book: " Don't Let Your HMO Kill You : How to Wake Up Your Doctor, Take Control of Your Health, and Make Managed Care Work for You " by , Dr Theodosakis, T. Feinberg Looks like it might be good reading for those of you having trouble with the medical system, at least in the U.S. HTH, Doug > > There are different brands of glucosamine and some we can absorb better. Maybe it is a good idea to compare lables and ask people who work at vitamin stores. But of course, differents things work for different people. For me, I have to agree that some direct sells companies have good supplements. > Cecilia *** Snip > Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hi Everyone, I know that this question has been discussed before at great length, but at that time I didn't need it so I didn't pay enough attention. What kind of Glucosamine are O's supposed to take. I remember it is different than the common kind you see in the HFS. I lent my book to someone and can't look it up at the moment. Thanks, Sharon (Ontario) Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 In a message dated 1/31/2003 10:45:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, salbud@... writes: > Glucosamine Sulfate for Group O Thanks, . Regards, Sharon (Ontario) Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hi Sharon, Glucosamine Sulfate for Group O, anti-inflamation; supports connective tissue. It's used to treat kidney stones and osteoarthitis, and for wound healing. This is straight from the Encyclopedia. Re: Re: Glucosamine > Hi Everyone, > > I know that this question has been discussed before at great length, but at > that time I didn't need it so I didn't pay enough attention. > > What kind of Glucosamine are O's supposed to take. I remember it is > different than the common kind you see in the HFS. > > I lent my book to someone and can't look it up at the moment. > > Thanks, > Sharon (Ontario) Canada > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 For what its worth..... Glucosamine may or may not have risks associated w/ its use. This article though fails to add much (if anything) to the topic. If I am a Dr (one that has graduated from an other than off-shore med school) and I make the bold statement, " significant risk of side effects, including increased carbohydrate intolerance (i.e., insulin resistance) and reduced energy production, " then by accepted standards, I would cite the evidence that led to this conclusion (wth is significant?). If not the data, then at least the source of the data. If he's getting this from the British Sports Journal, then maybe that's why he is hesitating to go into any detail. And let's think about this, just about anything you ingest is going to impact your blood sugar and ATP utilization, at least temporarily. If he truly had a worthwhile point to get across, then he shouldn't mickey mouse it and he shouldn't hawk his book in the very same article - something to do w/ credibility (but then who needs to be credible on the internet). Just couldn't leave it alone, Jeff ----Original Message Follows---- From: Paige Schreiner <mycarlymary@...> rheumatic Subject: rheumatic glucosamine Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 10:06:35 -0400 Hi all, My acupuncturist warned me about some risks associated with glucosamine - found a site with detailed info if anyone is interested. FWIW, glucosamine is really for osteo, not RA. I choose to take MSM without the glucosamine/chondroitin combo. YMMV! http://mafgroup.securedata.net/sports/nutrition/sn_021003.shtml Paige _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 I've used it for 2 years or more fairly religiously. I'm " breaking out " with arthritis everywhere else, but not in my knees. Can't prove it's due to the glucosamine, but I'm guessing that's why. I sure hope so because I do not need arthritis in my knees. Ann glucosamine has anyone tried using glucosamine? my doc recommended it. Has it helped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2005 Report Share Posted May 12, 2005 glucosamine > has anyone tried using glucosamine? my doc recommended it. Has it > helped? I am using it. I know for a year the only thing getting me through was a combo of glucosamine and vioxx. Neither one alone would do the trick. Now I am able to function with just glucosamine and wrapping with an Ace wrap or Tubigrip to keep the inflammation down. I have had four arthroscopic surgeries on my knees in the last year......just trying to live again. Mike MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I just started it two days ago. I hope it helps me. Dorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 I don't know whether you're responding to my post. I started taking it over 2 years ago. It hasn't improved my chondromalacia but I believe has prevented osteoarthritis in my knees, since I've gotten osteoarthritis in many other place in the last year. But some people here feel that it has improved their chondromalacia. I'm open to that, it just didn't happen with me. Ann Re: glucosamine I just started it two days ago. I hope it helps me. Dorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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