In Reply to: Re: glucosamine side effects posted by Don Adams on December 18, 1997 at 16:44:14:
Dear Don,
If glucosamine DID cause your MD, you are probably the first in the world & someone should write a paper about you.
Macular degeneration is caused by the same mechanisms that cause atherosclerosis of the larger vessels and is controlled by the same approaches.
In MY professional experience, Chelation therapy always does wonders for MD. Any competent practitioner of Chelation Therapy would also recommend a 10% fat diet, essential oils, high doses of the antioxidents that focus in the eye (vitamin E & C) along with coenzyme Q10. Call (800) 532-3688 for the closest Chelating practitioner to you.
Call (800) 692-9400 for more information about the world literature on side effects of glucosamine.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on November 27, 1997 at 10:24:27:
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by rita 1027 on December 19, 1997 at 13:50:30:
i have been taking glucosamine for several months now,
it seems to work but, how long should i take it?
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on December 03, 1997 at 10:24:40:
Mr. Stoll,
I own Life Priority, Inc., a private label supplier for 11 products, including glucosamine HCl. I have spent time with Dr. Luke Bucce, author of Pain Free. I am very interested in talking to you, either here or on my 800 number. My product, Joint Decision, was featured on The 700 Club on 9/16/97. I also private label the Designer
Food formulas of Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw. When and where can we meet? 1-800-787-5438. Thank you.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on December 03, 1997 at 10:24:40:
I forgot to leave my name and address.
Greg Pryor
Life Priority, Inc.
10577 Lackman Rd.
Lenexa, KS 66210
1-800-787-5438
fax, 1-913-438-5433
lifepryor4@aol.com
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by rita 1027 on December 19, 1997 at 13:54:36:
Dear rita,
Although you can get significant results from glucosamine, they will NOT be permanent. Even the most enthusiastic proponents of the benefits of glucosamine would not consider that joint symptoms were a glucosamine deficiency. Without learning something about WHY this happened to you, your symptoms will be back even if you keep up the glucosamine forever.
You need to become a student of what you have to finally resolve it.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on December 19, 1997 at 16:13:56:
Dear ?,
I would much prefer sharing supportive research and references right here on the BB. Since I am no longer in active practice the BB participants are the ones who need to have this information. I can learn right along with them.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Beverly Szeszycki on October 14, 1997 at 00:07:02:
Does Glucosamine Sulfate interfere with Lipitor, folic acid
claritin.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by John on November 24, 1997 at 05:49:52:
The fingers on both hands are in 1st-stage arthritis. My right index finger end joint is swollen & knobby, painful, and curving off to the right. It is furthest along. In addition, fingers on my left hand are starting to be affected. After reading through The Arthritis Cure I have bought both glucosamine and chondroitin and have just now taken the first doses. If I keep up the regimen, how long do you think it will be before I notice results? What is the prognosis for mild arthritis sufferers on these two drugs long-term?
Thanks.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by sebastian badosa on November 07, 1997 at 07:18:15:
I am 80 years of age and an avid bicyclist. I bike 5 miles a day. I use an ab roller and do 1200 to 1400 stomach crubches each morning. I suffer from Periperal Neuropathy and arthritis in my back and both knees. I have been taking huge amounts of gelatin with calcuim for almost a year with no success. I laso take essential minerals. Can expect to get so help from the use of glucosamine. The person who sells me minerals recommends it's use. I will appreciate any advise you can offer. I do not want to go for knee or back surgery. Walt S
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Paul on November 10, 1997 at 19:58:58:
I'm a chriopractic physician and my father is interested in glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin.
Can anyone tell me any side affects?
He has had prostate cancer which is in remission and low level diabetes.
A recent hip replacemnt surgery and is interested in taking Glu.Sul.& Chon. to possibley slow down the degeneration in his good hip.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Dale Simpson on December 20, 1997 at 15:01:36:
Dear Dale,
For chronic conditions like RA, the solution will never be something you TAKE but something you DO.
Taking the glucosamine MIGHT help but the results would be temporary. Why not give it a try while you are learning how to get well?
Bob McFerran suffered from a far advanced, & rapidly progressing, case of RA. He is now well by getting started in the right direction from the information I have been providing on this BB for years. He did what is needed in all cases: He became a student of his condition. He is now writing a book about his exp-eriences & resesarch in this area. He is putting it on the BB for people like you so that others might be spared the agony he went through before learning that his conventional physicians were not offering him all of his options.
You could get a big head start by using the search feature provided with this BB & read everything you can find about RA, ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, fibromyositis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, bursitis, Bob McFerran , etc. They are all caused by the same mechanisms. Each diagnosis is based upon that person's genetic propensities & NOT on the causes.
My book (link below) would be a big help to you once you decide to get over this. There are several chapters (and many resoources in the back) that would begin to give you the understanding you need to progress.
As you get well, I would appreciate your sharing your esperiences with the BB participants. You could help others prevent a lifetime of crippling agony.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walter H. Schlobohm on December 20, 1997 at 15:46:24:
Dear Walt,
I applaud your significant efforts already expended. People like you are my favorites since you already have made the hardest step: willingness to learn something new & to DO something about it.
All you need is some more tools to illuminate the path you are already on. Get yourself a copy of my book (link below) and start there. While you are waiting for it to come, use the search feature of this BB to find everything still on the BB about arthritis, fibromyositis and the like.
Then, if you have more questions, write again. In the meantime, trying the glucosamine sulfate is worthwhile since it cannot hurt you and might help for a while.
Walt
In Reply to: glucosamine posted by Martha Kent on November 28, 1996 at 20:07:59:
Since taking glucosamine (four months now) I have come out
in a dermatitis type rash - has this happened to anybody else?
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on December 03, 1997 at 10:20:59:
I am taking glucosamine HCL. Should I be taking Glucocamine with Chondritin? I am concerned that this "rebuilding" may not be a permanent as I had hoped.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Bill Darling on October 25, 1997 at 17:47:32:
Is there any scientific evidence of the effectiveness of glucosamine? So far, I haven't heard or read anything based on clinical studies. Also, just started with glucosamine with no effect, good or bad, thus far.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by waltstoll on August 28, 1997 at 10:34:46:
I understand you can purchase glucosimine on-line could you or would you know how to do this? Please respond to kborneman@aol.com.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by john bryant on December 22, 1997 at 13:11:53:
Dear John,
Congratulations on your "concern". It means that you are thinking. That is the first step toward actually resolving problems like this--AND the hardest one.
I would not take the HCL form and I would not take chondroitin. If you will use the search feature provided with this BB, you will learn a lot about this by calliing up this subject.
The resolution of chronic problems like this will never be something you TAKE but something you DO.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Don on December 22, 1997 at 22:30:34:
Is there any scientific evidence of the effectiveness of glucosamine?
Read this post for my take on this question. The answer is yes and no.
Bill
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Don on December 22, 1997 at 22:30:34:
Dear Don,
Call Bastyr University at (206) 523-9585 & speak to Dr Murray. There are also many articles in the veterinarian literature AND the world's medical literature.
The reference librarian at your local library could get much across their email line. If you have a local medical school, the resources librarian could help you there. All medical libraries are open to the public.
Share with us what you learn. I know of no better way to solidify learning than by teaching.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate A side effects? posted by Bruce Steele M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. on November 15, 1997 at 14:57:46:
I work for an insurance company handling medical claims. Last winter one of my insured's was injuried when a car was backed into her knee pushing her against another vehicle.. After some time she developed arthritis. Her Dr. told her that she will need surgery. She was a marathon runner prior to this incident. The last thing she wanted to do was to have surgery. She heard about the Glucosaine/Chondroitin and has been taking it for 4 months. She has had almost completelty lost all pain associated with the injury. She has not had any side effects. After she told me this positive infomation I have started the treatment for my Osteoarthitis, which I have had since I was a child. It has been two weeks, and I have not felt any changes, except constant iching that starting 3 days ago. I will inform you in 4 months if my arthritis has been exterminated.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Kurt Borneman on December 23, 1997 at 08:36:23:
Dear Kurt,
I have NO idea. I would be careful to get products by reputable manufacturers.
Walt
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In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walt Stoll on April 30, 1997 at 07:44:04:
Dear Dr. Stoll,
I would simply like to know what is YOUR statistical experience with Glucosamine. IE: What stage of Arthritis is it most effective; does it help all joint pain; does age factor in; does it in fact regenerate or reduce deterioration in cartilage?
Thank you for your time and Merry Christmas!
Jessie
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine and mad cow disease posted by Carol on October 20, 1997 at 19:16:34:
has british gov withdrawn the common chop from the butchers shop as well as rib roasts?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Jessie Saunders on December 25, 1997 at 15:13:12:
Dear Jessie,
As I have said many times, here on this BB: "I have had no professional or personal experience with this substance."
However, I have studied its anecdotal effectiveness in humans & have discussed its effectiveness in animals with Veterinarians.
I HAVE had many years of experience with discovering, & dealing with, the causes behind WHY an individual has arthritis. I used to have arthritis but when I learned how to deal with my own causes, it disappeared. I have not had it for more than 20 years. I do have joint pain from a sky diving accident--there is no accounting for stupidity. (sigh)
I KNOW that, if I had arthritis, I would be giving glucosamine sulfate a try. Your body is still the best laboratory for whether it will help YOU or not. It works differently for each person. Since there are no known serious side effects, what would you have to lose by finding out if it would work for you?
FINALLY, as I have also said many times right here on this BB: "The solution to a chronic c ondition like arthritis will never be something you TAKE but something you DO." Even if the glucosamine DOES help, the results will be temporary (could even be a year or so). However, unless you are planning to die in the next several years, you will eventually have to understand what I have said above.
When you get ready to become a student of arthritis (or whoever is is that has it for which you are gathering information)--the only thing I have yet seen that actually will solve the problem--you would be interested in reading a copy of my book (link below). THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by norm eburne on November 07, 1997 at 15:40:36:
I have had seven cartlage operations over the last ten years. the surgeons have told me that I had very little cartilage left in my knee.
I had a patella transplant for a torn acl a year ago. Shortly
after the surgery I began taking glucosamine sulfate. I have read that this will not help regenerate cartilage as the
surgeon smoothed the bone surfaces by abrasion. Are you
aware of any studies concerning cartilage regeneration under these circumstances?
Thank you for your response in advance,
Jerry Jenkins
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by tony miller on July 06, 1997 at 20:22:29:
I am 66 years old. A year ago, I had difficulty walking down stairs due to pain in my right knee which was diagnosed as artritis. If I planyed a round of golf, it would take me two to four days before the pain would leave. Ibiprofen or Aleve would help a little. Last February, after reading the book, "The Arthrits Cure" I began taking 1500 mg of glucosamine and about 400 mg of chondritin daily.
I experienced some improvement after the first week, and the improvement in my knee continued as each month passed. By July, I was nearly free of pain in my knee and had improved mobility and a greater range of motion. I decided to discontinue both chemicals to see what would happen. The improvement continiued and my knee is back to where it was two years ago.
I realize each condition is unique to the individual, but I thought I should share my experience with others.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Jerry Jenkins on December 26, 1997 at 20:41:44:
Dear Jerry,
It is MY understanding that your situation is EXACTLY the one in which the glucosamine is the most likely to help.
HOWEVER, having said that, I would suggest you read everything that has been placed on the BB about this condition as well as the articles about glucosamine. Use the search feature. There are many things you need to learn that will give you more permanent benefits than using the glucosamine alone.
Since I am sure that Doc Dave will do a better job telling you about the structural things you can do, I will not go into them here.
I would suggest, as this is healing, that you do no more weight bearing exercises than are necessary for you to get around for daily activities: take the elevator rather than use the stairs, do only underwater exercises for fitness, save your steps till this is much better for at least 6 months.
Let us know how you do. If you have more questions, please do not hesitate to share them with us here on the BB.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Ed on December 26, 1997 at 22:10:43:
Dear Ed,
I rerally appreciate your sharing your experiences with the BB participants. Glucosamine is the first thing I have seen that can actually improve symptoms by improving the self healing properties of joints.
However as you will see, if you take the time to use the search feature of this BB to read all of the articles about this condition & glucosamine, using these substances alone will eventually result in the condition coming back in spite of continuing to take them.
NOW is the time for you to dedicate your time to becoming an expert in the other factors contributing to your condition, & doing something about them, to keep this from coming back.
The unfortunate thing about being human is that, once symptoms are gone, people tend to not take the time to learn more.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate A side effects? posted by Bruce Steele M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. on November 15, 1997 at 14:57:46:
>To the best of my knowlege......
Maybe you should look into improving your knowledge.
Everyone recognizes that there are many quacks
ready to take advantage of every situation. The
problem is that traditional medicine is not offering
solutions to many of today's problems. If traditional
Dr.'s would start looking at the validity in alternative
treatments instead of always rejecting them we would all
benefit.
P.S. there does seem to be numerous studies that strongly
suggest that glucosamine and chrondroitin work at least
as good as NSAIDS in relieving pain without many of the
side effects.
The world is changing and traditional views of medicine
and treatment must change too!
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate A side effects? posted by Bruce Steele M.V.B. M.R.C.V.S. on November 15, 1997 at 14:57:46:
Mr.Steele,Sorry you have such a nagative attitude. I have been takeing Glucasomine and Chondroitin almost a year. I tollerate medication poorly. I have osteoartritis and suffered many of sleepless nights with severe pain. After five weeks on glucasomine and Chrondroitin Iremain to have some pain but my joints are not as stiff and am able to move around more freely. I have a son-in -law with shoulder injury.Doctored with osteopath, chiropracter with out much relief.The only thing they were able to do is releave him of his money.By the way he is back playing basketball
Retired Nurse
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate A side effects? posted by Gary Peckham on December 27, 1997 at 18:41:53:
Dear Gary,
Thanks for your thoughts. They are "right on".
I would, however, plead with you to consider that what is practiced in this country is NOT "traditional medicine". It is "conventional medicine". Traditional medicine has been prsacticed for at least 5000 years (possibly 25,000 years).
Conventional medicine is a 100 year old FAD that is now failing as it has reached the ultimate absurdity of its trying to force the health care camel through the eye of the allopathic needle. It can't be done.
When we call our present conventional medical monopoly "Traditional" we are unnecessarily (and inaccurately) covering it with undeseved glory.
Breaking habits are hard. The conventional medical monopoly is doing its best to keep us calling it "traditional". When we do so, we are falling right into their trap.
Walt
In Reply to: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by sanb on August 25, 1997 at 15:35:20:
My mother -in law wants to start taking Glucosamine Sulfate for joint pain. She is taking Naprosine now. Is there any harm taking them together? Are there any precautions (diatery) she should be aware of?
Please reply to me to my e-mail address.
Thank you.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Larry Pope on September 02, 1997 at 01:32:36:
MY WIFE HAS BEEN ADVISED BY A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL TO TAKE GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROTIN SULFATE (PLUS VITIMIM C) FOR CONNECTIVE TISSUE RELATED PROBLEMS. PLEASE ADVISE ME VIA E-MAIL ABOUT THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THIS COMBINATION OF SUPPLEMENTS.
THANK YOU.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by sebastian badosa on November 07, 1997 at 07:18:15:
Is there any danger on using glucosamine, NAG and/or glutamine to repair intestinal damage during pregnancy? So far, I've read of no possible side effects, but would like further confirmation before giving it a try.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by DR. RONALD F. NAUMANN, N.D. on July 14, 1997 at 21:01:58:
Is there any problem with glucoseamine and diabetes?
In Reply to: Re: Leaky Gut Syndrome posted by Walt Stoll on November 22, 1997 at 08:18:37:
Hi Walt
I hope you had a great Christmas and I wish you and your family all the best in the new year. I hope you got my Fax on the N Acytle Glucosamine I am taking. I am curious what you think about it. I was also wondering what your recomendations are for dealing with erradicating Blastocystis Hommis. They came across this at Great Smokies and I'm told it is very difficult to get rid of. I am beginning a course on Transidental Meditation in the new year. I am having a hard time learning how to get in that deep relaxation state. I was also curious as to what your feelings are on Accupuncture. The Chinese have been around practicing it for 2000 years. I figured they may know some points that will increase the blood flow to the gut. Email me when you get a chance and I'll speak with you in the new year. Thanks again for putting me on the right tract after 10 years of searching. Scott
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Walt Stoll on December 03, 1997 at 10:24:40:
This is a long shot: If I have a degenerative disc in my lumbar region, what is the liklihood that glucosamine or chondroitin will help?
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Zoltan Ujhelyi on December 28, 1997 at 11:05:11:
Dear Zoltan,
I know of no problem with taking them together (Naprosin & Glucosamine).
However, the world literature is repleat with articles showing that ALL NSAIDS (of which Naprosin is an example) actually worsens the most common causes that are known to cause arthritis & skeletal pain.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Kathleen on December 29, 1997 at 10:57:10:
Dear Kathleen,
Call (800) 692-9400 and ask your questions of the biochemist in charge of the technical support. Please share what you learn with the BB.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Bonnie Tortora on December 29, 1996 at 12:08:40:
Dear Bonnie,
There is presently a disagreement about the different forms of glucosamine, right here on this BB, between Bob MeFerran and myself. Either one of us might be right--I don't think that has been determined yet. However, it does point up the fact that there is much to be learned yet about the answers to your questions.
Certainly, no problem with taking it with Synthroid, so far as I know. HOWEVER, it IS interesting that both thyroid problems AND arthritis are caused by overwhelming stress-effect storage in the hypothalamus.
Perhaps, what you need to focus on more is what is behind everything you are experiencing.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walt Stoll on May 09, 1997 at 09:49:13:
I am currently taking Glucosamine Chondroitin manufactured by Sundown Vitamins for arthritis. I have recently been informed about a product called Cosamine-DS and I am curious to know the ingredients in this new product. Please tell me where I can find any information or research on this new product and how it compares to Glucosamine Chondroitin in treatment of arthritis.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Nick French on December 30, 1997 at 08:01:05:
Dear Nick,
I think it is a long shot, too.
However, if you will use the search feature for this bulletin board, & read everything you can find on this subject, I think you will learn what you need to know.
THEN, if you still have questions, write again.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: cosamine-DS posted by Pam W. Toombs on December 30, 1997 at 11:40:48:
Dear Pam,
I have not heard of Cosamine DS. However, it sounds like glucosamine with some of the cofactors known to work with it. Your healthfood store could find you that information or at least point you in the right direction.
Let us know what you learn.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate posted by Walt Stoll on December 19, 1997 at 09:41:23:
I have arthritis in my knees and read about glocsamine sulfate as well as chondroitin sulfate as being two nutitional supplements that stimulate new cartilage growth. Are there any side effects from using these supplements?
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Zoltan Ujhelyi on December 28, 1997 at 11:05:11:
Dear Dr. Stoll,
My 70 y.o mother wants to begin taking GS, she has chronic back and knee pain (osteoporosis/osteoarthritis).
She has been taking Fosamax approximately 1 year, are their any interactions or suggestions you can offer?
thanx!, Bill
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine side effects posted by Philip Morgan on September 23, 1997 at 21:52:17:
I have been taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin for about
1month and have noticed a rise in my glucose level.I am a diabetic type2. Am on amaryl.Is this normal for the gloucose to run higher?