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Glucosamine or other supplements for RA
Hi, has anybody had any success using glucosamine and chondroitin or any other over-the-counter supplements to help manage their RA along with their prescriptions? I have an infection in one of my hips and I’m going through an antibiotic treatment so the medication I can take right now is limited just wondering if anybody has had anything over the counter help them. Thanks for any advice
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Never had relief. Take Hyaluronex, and aspirin or Aleve
I used to take both .but had to quit as my stomach didnt like it.but it really helped out alot when i did .
I started on glucosamine/condroitin with MSM a week ago. This is the first time I've ever taken this supplement. I am also taking turmeric although I use turmeric as a spice frequently enough that I may not have needed the supplement. These were recommended by the medical provider I saw at Mayo Clinic in Orthopedics for a shoulder injury/inflammation. I have other things I am doing for my shoulder including at-home exercises, PT, massage.
Last night and in the early morning hours when I was asleep in bed I had two painful muscle spasms in one calf and then the other. I haven't had that happen in many years. I haven't changed anything else in my diet, supplements or medication. I'm not even taking the full dose of the supplement yet. I cannot find anything online at reliable and valid websites about muscle cramps occurring with glucosamine/condroitin with MSM.
Anyone else had these muscle cramps and think they be due to glucosamine/condroitin with MSM?