Vitamins For Arthritis Pain - Arthritis Message Board

golinda · 07-16-2002, 08:56 PM

Hello, Does anyone know if there are any vitamins that help with arthritis pain?? I heard of Devil's Claw but haven't tried it yet...Thanks!

Mattsmummum · 07-17-2002, 04:52 AM

Vitamin C is great for the immune system period and the Complex B vitamins are helpful.

plymouth · 07-17-2002, 08:52 AM

The supplement glucosamine sulfate is proven effective for arthitis pain and to stop cartilage loss.

Minerals potasssium, calcium and magnesium may help to relieve muscle tension and spasm associated with arthitis pain.

Sam-e may be helpful for some but is considerably more expensive.

~p

Trying2bhealthier2 · 07-17-2002, 05:01 PM

Hello to all. I receive treatment at a pain clinic. When I told my physician that I had added glucosamine to my daily dose of vitamins and minerals, he told me something I hadn't heard. Perhaps you have?

He told me that glucosamine was originally made from shark cartilage. He saw on CNN that the new glucosamine is made from the trachea of a cow. He further stated to be sure of the source of that supplement. He was talking about Mad Cow Disease.

Just thought I'd pass that along.

berto · 07-17-2002, 08:22 PM

Maybe chondroitin sulfate; but glucosamine sulfate? I find it hard to believe.