Glucosamine or something better for joints?

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

I am getting old and falling apart.

My left shoulder hurts, and I figured that since I sleep on my left side, that may be the cause. Knees have been going for a while, right shoulder is kind of painfull at time.

I have heard that Glucosamine is supposed to be the joint aid suppliment. DW bought Glucosamine with MSM and Chondroitin. Have taken it only a couple days and it seems to be helping. Not fully recovered by any means, but I can actually put my arm out to the side with less pain.

Anyone have experience with joint pain and what works for it?

[eal Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close eal]

My husband also has a chronic sore shoulder and he swears by Glucosamine with MSM and Chondroitin!

[vacation_family99 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vacation_family99]

Glucosamine helps

I've been playing volleyball for well over 20 years now. My knees hurt really bad to the point that I can't jump anymore. After taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin, I feel a lot younger and could play again.

Sorry, I didn't mean for this to sound like an ad.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I used glucosamine for a while and it helped right away. I haven't taken any for a while...thanks for reminding me! I think I need to get some more...

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I buy it for my wife. She takes it every day for her knees and it seems to help.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

Great help with the answers! I was hoping I was going the right way. Aspirin did not help. Wife figures it is all in my head, but your answers prove out that it does help.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

A friend who has had arthritis for many years recommended it to me.

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

Celery juice...and lots of it has helped us.

[Fern Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fern]

I've had a bad right knee for a couple of years now. It was so bad at one point that I had to use a walker to get around. I had Supartz injections and also began taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin. The shots can be redone after six months, but I've been pain free enough that I haven't needed them. I need a cane in some circumstances (still better than a walker), but I think the Glucosamine and Chondroitin has made a huge difference.

I've always used Move Free, which is a brand name Glucosamine and Chondroitin medicine. That's what I started with. Its more expensive than generics, but I generally get it buy one, get one free. Its often that way at either Walgreens or CVS. Sam's also carries it at a discount.

Fern

[RESORT2ME Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RESORT2ME]

Glucosamine and Chondroitin... YES

Caroll has improved so much that I was convinced to get on it also.

With the injuries I've had, I doubt I'd be getting around so well this soon had I not been on this.

[catwgirl Contributor - Bronze Find all posts View Profile Close catwgirl]

I swear by glucosamine. To really feel its full benefits, you need to take it for at least two months.

[vintner Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close vintner]

Finally went to doctor

Well, after 5 months of hurting, I finally went to a doctor for my shoulder pain. I have Adhesive Capsulitis, or Frozen Shoulder.

He gave me three options which involve: pain, a distension hydroplasty shot with more pain, lots of pain and surgery. Pain is another word for therapy. I am going for the shot since he thinks I am beyond just therapy.

I was letting things slide with this, but my laptop recently start to drop and I reached for it and have never hurt so badly. Time for real help.

I hope this helps or I may have to give up kite flying...and several other things.

[libraria Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close libraria]

I decided to give this a try; good timing, thank you!, went to Walgreen's and it was on sale buy one get one free this week. Got 90 tablets for $19.99 plus 90 more free; guess that's a 2-month supply because it says to take 3 tablets a day. Hope this helps me; most days I wake up "stiff as a board" and my knuckles bother me a lot!

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I decided to give this a try; good timing, thank you!, went to Walgreen's and it was on sale buy one get one free this week. Got 90 tablets for $19.99 plus 90 more free; guess that's a 2-month supply because it says to take 3 tablets a day. Hope this helps me; most days I wake up "stiff as a board" and my knuckles bother me a lot!

The cheapest that I find are at http://www.puritansale.com/default70.asp?
or check this link below but normaly the first link comes out cheaper
http://www.puritan.com/

[Jestjoan Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jestjoan]

Ymmv

DH takes Supple, something he saw on an infomercial. He says that it helps.

SUPPLE - Powerful Daily Supplement Drink for Healthier Joints and Bones!*