Guest guest Posted July 19, 1999 Report Share Posted July 19, 1999 Hi everyone, Our LLMD just recommended we both try the SAMe. He recommended to get it at GNC. Very pricey, but you know how we are, willing to try anything to feel better! One bottle costs $39.99 with a second bottle 1/2 price. Then if you join their club for $15, then you can buy everything of Tuesday for 20% off. I got two bottles of 30 each of the 200 mg for about the price of one bottle. You can find GNC online. Marleen << From: BratDet@... http://www.naturemade.com/inside/index.html I had said Costco was carrying SAM-e...when I went yesterday, I looked at the bottle...it is 60 pills of 200 mg each, they reccomend 2 pills a day dosing, so...a months supply is 46.99. They also state that they are the only source of SAM-e in the U.S.A. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 1999 Report Share Posted July 19, 1999 Berenette, you can get Sam-me at any GNC health food store. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 1999 Report Share Posted July 19, 1999 In a message dated 7/19/99 2:10:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, EJFisch@... writes: << Bernadette, you can get Sam-me at any GNC health food store. Carol >> yes, but usually Costco is cheaper...so your example of $60 for the same amount as Costco has ...shows Costco is cheaper by about 14$...I only shared it with the list to help compare pricing...B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 1999 Report Share Posted July 25, 1999 There was a discussion about SAM-e on news recently.. They said it costs between $ 1 - 1.50 each tablet, which doesn't sound bad.... but each tablet contains 200 mg and to be effective, you need to take 8 tablets a day... This is a form of altered amino acid. It is not necessarily better than St Wort, which is an herb, or prescribed antidepressants, including the SSRI group. elizabeth md << Berenette, you can get Sam-me at any GNC health food store. Carol >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 Oops! Sorry about that! I hit my send button before entering a message... Has anyone tried Sam-E for PA? Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the Arthritis Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't recommend. Jayne Targa99@... wrote: > From: Targa99@... > > Oops! Sorry about that! I hit my send button before entering a message... > > Has anyone tried Sam-E for PA? > > Diane > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: << I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the Arthritis Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't recommend. >> I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 1999 Report Share Posted August 26, 1999 sherman.fam@... wrote: > > From: " sherman.fam@... " <sherman.fam@...> > > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the Arthritis > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't recommend. > > Jayne > > Targa99@... wrote: > > > From: Targa99@... > > > > Oops! Sorry about that! I hit my send button before entering a message... > > > > Has anyone tried Sam-E for PA? > > > > Diane > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 1999 Report Share Posted August 27, 1999 what drug are we talking about here? Targa99@... wrote: > From: Targa99@... > > In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: > > << > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the > Arthritis > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't > recommend. > >> > > I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of > the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! > > Diane > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 the question pertained to " sam-e " christopher wrote: > From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > what drug are we talking about here? > > Targa99@... wrote: > > > From: Targa99@... > > > > In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: > > > > << > > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the > > Arthritis > > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't > > recommend. > > >> > > > > I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of > > the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! > > > > Diane > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 ah, but am-e is not a drug. seems some get great relief, others none. may have side effects as well. but seems more natural than some of the more harmful meds " sherman.fam@... " wrote: > From: " sherman.fam@... " <sherman.fam@...> > > the question pertained to " sam-e " > > christopher wrote: > > > From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > > > what drug are we talking about here? > > > > Targa99@... wrote: > > > > > From: Targa99@... > > > > > > In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: > > > > > > << > > > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the > > > Arthritis > > > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't > > > recommend. > > > >> > > > > > > I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of > > > the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! > > > > > > Diane > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 ps. just because the " Gov " or the MD's dont recommend it, doesn't mean it ain't got any good to offer. " sherman.fam@... " wrote: > From: " sherman.fam@... " <sherman.fam@...> > > the question pertained to " sam-e " > > christopher wrote: > > > From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > > > what drug are we talking about here? > > > > Targa99@... wrote: > > > > > From: Targa99@... > > > > > > In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: > > > > > > << > > > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the > > > Arthritis > > > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't > > > recommend. > > > >> > > > > > > I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of > > > the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! > > > > > > Diane > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 1999 Report Share Posted August 28, 1999 christopher, I happen to agree with you..I was simply relating what the show had said. We all must make our own choices. Jayne christopher wrote: > From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > ps. just because the " Gov " or the MD's dont recommend it, doesn't mean it ain't > got any good to offer. > > " sherman.fam@... " wrote: > > > From: " sherman.fam@... " <sherman.fam@...> > > > > the question pertained to " sam-e " > > > > christopher wrote: > > > > > From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > > > > > what drug are we talking about here? > > > > > > Targa99@... wrote: > > > > > > > From: Targa99@... > > > > > > > > In a message dated 8/26/99 4:45:01 PM, sherman.fam@... writes: > > > > > > > > << > > > > I have never tried it, but on Good Morning America the other day, the > > > > Arthritis > > > > Foundation was on there and it was one of the products they didn't > > > > recommend. > > > > >> > > > > > > > > I say that too. The only reason that it wasn't recommended was because of > > > > the lack of research in the USA. I'm willing to give it a try! > > > > > > > > Diane > > > > > > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 1999 Report Share Posted August 29, 1999 Hello! Sam-E is a natural supplement. I started it on Friday. It is known to help arthritis and you're supposed to see the difference in about two weeks. I'll keep everyone posted. I'm willing to try Glucosamine too but I'll wait for another month. Diane In a message dated 8/28/99 10:29:24 PM, nwarrior@... writes: << From: christopher <nwarrior@...> > > > > what drug are we talking about here? >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2001 Report Share Posted November 9, 2001 In a message dated 11/08/2001 11:02:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, padmagg@... writes: << I've read a bit about SAM-e being used in place of NSAIDs with osteoarthritis patients to reduce swelling. >> - my dad took both SAM-e and had synvic (spelling??) injections in his knees for osteo - neither helped - he had both knees replaced. I hope maybe you have better luck if you decide to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2001 Report Share Posted November 18, 2001 I started taking green tea extract in pill form along with a concentrated goldenseal/echinacea combo I found at GNC I did notice my energy level was great and my stomach was soothed from the amount of pills I take .. I have to take vioxx 2x a day - I have kept ear/sinus infections for the last 2-3 years - not sure why ... something has also been affecting my teeth has anyone else had this problem ... my dentist has had to pull about 9 teeth in the past 3 months beacuse they started breaking and some became infected under the gums ... I am only 26 and it is all very disheartening to me - I had braces at 16 and had beautiful teeth - I developed the PA at age 18 and have had problems with my teeth ever since.. I just wondered if there is any type of correlation there ... luckily I have dental insurance - I made the joke to my hubbie that I probably have the most expensive mouth in the world - after braces and constant root canals - crowns - now I have had about 9 teeth pulled and need bridges on both sides upper & lower ... Toledo, OH --- " Ralph l. McGillvary " <jca@...> wrote: > hi, > i tried sam-e last year, and i think i have some > still > in the cupboard. my arth has been mild compared to > some of you, but the sam-e didn't help, but it > didn't > hurt. i might not have taken it long enough. it's > one > of those things i thought i'd try. you never know > what > might be the " miracle " for even a few months. > i took evening primrose oil the first year i got > sick, > worked great, now it does nothing for me. plus, > the cod liver oil, the shark cartilage, the > gingkoba,etc. > etc etc! you know how the drill goes! anyway, that's > my 2 cents worth on the subject > susan in ohio > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2001 Report Share Posted November 21, 2001 In a message dated 11/19/2001 2:55:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, ski2002us@... writes: > concentrated goldenseal/echinacea - Echinacea boosts the immune system. Since PA is supposedly an OVERACTIVE immune problem, you might be doing yourself more harm than good. I would definitely check with your rheumy about taking echinecea or any other supplements or OTC medications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Steve, I now take between 400-600 mg a day (in the morning) for joint pain. I seem to realy feel a diference (worse) when I stop. When I took it for depression, I was *very* depressed and I wanted some relief so I started with a lot, if memory serves 1200 mg. You will know if you take too much, at least I did, I got jittery, which went away when I reduced. Also, it is very important that you take a brand which is properly produced and stored, otherwise can be throwing away your money. I take NatureMade because in a book, a researcher named Nance Stedman recommended this brand. Now this was a few years ago, and brands sometimes change, I don't know if she still recommends it, but it works for me. also take it on an empty stomach, and if you take it, take it continually. good luck, ellen > > > > > > Meg, > > > SAM-e worked for me. (St 's didn't.) And the SAM-e worked in a > > > matter of days. > > > > > > good luck! > > > > > > ellen > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Ellen thanks. I notice that all SAMe has the exact same ingredients and fillers (all brands). at my supplement store they told me that it's all manufactured in the same place (somewhere in Italy, i think) - and different brands just put their labels on it - perhaps modify the pill a bit - but there may be no difference between any of the brands. Steve On Feb 4, 2007, at 9:15 AM, rasheedaas wrote: > Steve, > I now take between 400-600 mg a day (in the morning) for joint pain. > I seem to realy feel a diference (worse) when I stop. > > When I took it for depression, I was *very* depressed and I wanted > some relief so I started with a lot, if memory serves 1200 mg. > > You will know if you take too much, at least I did, I got jittery, > which went away when I reduced. > > Also, it is very important that you take a brand which is properly > produced and stored, otherwise can be throwing away your money. > > I take NatureMade because in a book, a researcher named Nance Stedman > recommended this brand. Now this was a few years ago, and brands > sometimes change, I don't know if she still recommends it, but it > works for me. > > also take it on an empty stomach, and if you take it, take it > continually. > > good luck, > ellen > > > > > > > > > Meg, > > > > SAM-e worked for me. (St 's didn't.) And the SAM-e worked > in a > > > > matter of days. > > > > > > > > good luck! > > > > > > > > ellen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 From Stedman, author of the SAM-e handbook: " It is crucial to buy products that really deliver. " ... A sophisticated chemical analysis of 8 brands showed : " In 3 brands we detected less active ingredient than listed in the bottle. In one brand we detected no active ingredient at all. " Al Cazp, publisher of the Alternative Medicine Review, " There's a lot of useless material out there. " Chemical stability is an issue with SAM-e. How it is formulated and manufactured will determine its chemical stability. Enteric coating is crucial. Stedman gives a complete guide to buying SAM-e. It's a small paper-back, doesn't cost much. I suggest you give this book to your supplement store to read. (smile) Also, if you do some research online, you will find the above information by Stedman is generally agreed to. ellen > > > > > > > > > > Meg, > > > > > SAM-e worked for me. (St 's didn't.) And the SAM-e worked > > in a > > > > > matter of days. > > > > > > > > > > good luck! > > > > > > > > > > ellen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 This is absolutely correct. You really have to be careful about which SAMe product you get. Most of the SAMe on the market is junk and doesn't even come close to the minimum required SS isomer content. I get mine from Life Extension Foundation. > > From Stedman, author of the SAM-e handbook: > " It is crucial to buy products that really deliver. " ... > > A sophisticated chemical analysis of 8 brands showed : > " In 3 brands we detected less active ingredient than listed in the > bottle. In one brand we detected no active ingredient at all. " > > Al Cazp, publisher of the Alternative Medicine Review, " There's a lot > of useless material out there. " > > Chemical stability is an issue with SAM-e. How it is formulated and > manufactured will determine its chemical stability. > Enteric coating is crucial. > > Stedman gives a complete guide to buying SAM-e. It's a small > paper-back, doesn't cost much. > I suggest you give this book to your supplement store to read. (smile) > Also, if you do some research online, you will find the above > information by Stedman is generally agreed to. > > > ellen > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 The place I get my son's Sam-e has switched brands to Natures Way. Anyone have any experience with this brand? Or is there a brand out there that is better? Thanks, Tami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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