Quote Originally Posted by michelem View Post
My mom swears by Sam-e (she said it took a couple months of consistent use to notice anything, and then the difference was remarkable). She said that her rheumotologist advised against glucosamine/chondroitin (sp?) as ineffective. She's also been advised to keep her omega-3mega-6 ratio as close to 1:2 or even better 1:1 as much as possible (the typical american diet is closer to 1:20 or more!). She wants to stay away from rx meds as long as possible. Warm water pool therapy seems to be helping her as well.

I believe my mother gets her supplements through VitaCost and said that the prices are even much better than Costco. Before retiring, with a written note from her dr. including her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, she was able to get FSA reimbursement for her supplements.
Thanks for the VERY helpful tips! I'm so glad to know she uses VitaCost. Their prices ARE much better but I was worried about the quality of the products. I'll give them a try.

Also, I will work on the omega-3/omega-6 ratios. Thanks for that tip. Please give my best regards to your Mom!