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Glucosamine

cooby Apr 01 2011 03:56 AM

Went to the doctor March 3 about my achy toe; I am putting my surgery off until October, after summer and my daughter's wedding. Meantime he tells me to take glucosamine--it will help! My healthy niece Rachel says "Aunt Amy! Glucosamine! Woowoo!". Well I got some and I hurt in places I never knew I had, plus my toe hurts worse. Is that how it is supposed to be? Anybody else use it, or have a better idea for joint pain?

The Second Spitter Apr 01 2011 04:15 AM Re: Glucosamine

Glucosamine is overrated and most studies have shown it is has negiglible effect over the placebo. Lyprinol is more proven as an anti-inflammatory and has other benefits like opening your lungs. It's also harder to find and more expensive. Surprise surprise. But I swear by that stuff. But if you suffer from any anaemic ailment I'd avoid both, because they turn your blood into water, although Lyprinol less so.

metsguyinmichigan Apr 01 2011 04:32 AM Re: Glucosamine

My knees used to get sore from all my running. I started taking the glucosamine -- and wearing compression braces -- and haven't had a problem since. I can't say that the difference has been glucosamine, but I get the tablets for free from my mother-in-law who has some buy-one, get-one-free deal at her drug store so I keep taking them.

MFS62 Apr 01 2011 07:43 AM Re: Glucosamine

The Second Spitter wrote: Glucosamine is overrated and most studies have shown it is has negiglible effect over the placebo. But it doesn't sound like its Cooby's placebo that hurts. Later