Has anyone taken Glucosamine Chondroitin - Arthritis Message Board

DarkStarWon · 05-15-2001, 08:33 PM

My dr just prescribed Glucosamine Chondroitin for me. Has anyone tried this and does it actually help? Did you have any side effects from it. Have only been taking it for 3 days, but having a really hard time getting the pills down because they are so big....Did these cause gas problems/pain for any of you...my stomach has not felt right since taking this. How long does it take before you see results? I'm hoping I can quit taking my celebrex now, but the dr said not to just yet.

sferg · 05-16-2001, 06:51 AM

I've been taking Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM for the last 2 years. Sometimes I get heartburn from them but I find taking them with meals eliminates this. I do find that it works very well. My understanding is that it increases the sinovial fluid around the joints to maintain integrity. I heard people claim that it grows new cartilage, but I have my doubts on that one.
Good luck with them,
Shelly

DarkStarWon · 05-16-2001, 06:56 AM

Have you had any problems with it causing intestional gas? My stomach feels so bloated and like trapped gas since starting these things. Also, what brand do you take? Mine are so huge I wish I could find a smaller pill. Do you think different brands matter as far as quality goes?

sferg · 05-16-2001, 07:58 PM

I take Swiss Herbal brand, I find there is a difference between brands as far as quality and consistency of the product. I take 500mgs of glucosamine sulfate, 1000mgs of MSM, and 300mgs of chondroitin sulphate twice a day, with breakfast and supper. On another brand I tried I did get indigestion, but I believe that it is very important to take them at a meal time . It normally helps to curb any digestive side effects. How much are you taking?
Shelly

DarkStarWon · 05-16-2001, 08:27 PM

I'm taking 1500 of gluc and 800 of the chond....it's the brand by sundown...doesn't have the MSM in it,,,or the other stuff you mentioned...what is that for? I think I am going to by it all individually so that maybe the pill size will be smaller...hate taking these they are so huge