I am a 60 year old male. I have had severe erosive osteoarthritis for years, it is just now being diagnosed. I have swollen joints, the distal PIP joints on both hands and thumbs and also have trigger fingers. I have the severe erosive OA all over my body, including my spine as Degenerative Disc Disease, I have 10 totally collapsed vertebral discs. L4-L5 were fused several years ago. Now, I need S1-L5 fused. We are concerned about fusing discs because, that can strain the additional weak discs, creating a cascading effect, and us having to play "Wack-a-Mole", as adjacent discs are strained further. This is off subject but, I thought I would include it for comments also.

I am on all sorts of medications including Methotrexate. I am blessed to have great local physicians including a Rheumatologist and Neurosurgeon. I am now fully disabled and generally use a cane or walker to get around. I have not heard of the boron supplements before. Most of the previous comments were from women, I think and involved estrogen discussions. I also have slight Osteoporosis. With many of the comments from women and discussions involving estrogen, would the boron work for men? I would greatly appreciate any input!