Anyone take joint supplements?

[Dogmama]

I take Cosamin ASU. Recommended by my rhuematolgist. Amazon is cheapest.

[abejita]

That is what I give my dog, LOL!! You can also buy it at Sam's...I'll have to compare prices. Do you take all four tablets each day?

[bonnypriest]

Hubby & I both take 2 Glucosamine w/MSM 3x/day. One of the one's from Sam's. We've been taking them for years. When we run out...I can feel the difference within a week. Eat 'em like candy!

[ridebikeme]

I have been taking glucosamine for many years. The ironic thing is that my surgeon years ago mentioned that my knees were too far gone for it to help. Ironically I followed his instructions for quite some time, until I also had to put one of my dogs on it. The vet(also a friend) suggested that I try it... if it didn't help then obviously stop taking it. I did start to take it (once to twice a day) and it did help, and quite often will remind me if I for some reason I have missed it for a few days. Now it is NOT going to rebuild the cartilage that I no longer have, but it does indeed take away some of the pain/irritation and living in a 3 story house I'm thankful for that.

[nscrbug]

I take a glucosamine/MSM supplement (Osteo BiFlex brand, triple strength)...2 pills per day. I've been using this for 6+ years now, and I notice a difference if I stop taking them...especially in my knees.

[Laguna]

I've take this off and on for about ten years. Most people find that it takes 60-90 days to begin to feel a difference. That said....all of the latest medical double blind studies seem to indicate that MSM/Glucosomine has no positive effect.

I haven't heard or read anything indicating it can hurt in any way...so if you think it works and can afford it, you may want to continue.

[abejita]

I've also taken it on and off occasionally, but never long enough to see if it makes a difference. My chiropractor suggested it at my last visit.

In semi-unrelated knee problems...I think the bursitis in my knee is acting up and my knee is throbbing and I can't sleep. Not looking forward to six hours in the car tomorrow.

[Dogmama]

I've take this off and on for about ten years. Most people find that it takes 60-90 days to begin to feel a difference. That said....all of the latest medical double blind studies seem to indicate that MSM/Glucosomine has no positive effect.

I haven't heard or read anything indicating it can hurt in any way...so if you think it works and can afford it, you may want to continue.

The kind I take has "ASU" - some kind of avocado-something. It has been shown clinically to be beneficial. That's why my M.D. recommended it.