does taking glucostamine sulphate tablets help with knee pain?

Answer 1

I have arthritis in some of my joints and I find taking Glucosamine very beneficial (it was recommended by my trainer at the gym I used to attend in the UK). For even better relief, you can now obtain a combined tablet of Glucosamine and Chondroitin. I understand that there are different qualities, so it would be a good idea to do some investigating before actually trialling. You may find the website below useful.

Answer 2

Hi i have knee pain but i never tried glucostamine tablets or the gel form, my uncle used to take it for his bad neck and he said it didnt work for him. I asked at the pharmacy near me and he recommended Algesal, its a ansethetic cream that numbs the pain and its really good. Ive also heard arnica is as good as ibuprofen gel but with no side effects. I know glucosamine tablets are quite expensive so maybe givein Algesal a try as its only £2 pound something.

Answer 3

Depends what's causing the pain. The claim is that Glucosamine is a building block of joint cartilage, but as stated below, there is no proof of Glucosamine having any effect. My Doctor actually called it "bollocks" but my brother-in-laws GP recommended it to him, so opinion is devided.

Another option is "emu oil", which is supposed to act as a good local anti-inflammatory. But again find out what is causing the knee pain by medical testing, then look at alternative ways to help/cure it if you wish.

Answer 4

Opinion on glucosamine is divided, but for some forms of pain it can be effective. It takes about two to three weeks to build up in sufficient quantity within the body before it's effective though, so don't try it and give up thinking it's not working - you have to give it time!

Answer 5

Glucosamine works for me in conjunction with cod liver oil capsules-I have been taking them for the last 3 years instead of prescribed anti-inflamatories which do have side effects.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Aren't they anti-inflammatories?

Answer 8

if dr said it would then yes