In Reply to: Re: glucosamine and mad cow disease posted by Bruce on May 18, 1997 at 12:12:29:
I need some pictures on madcow disease. If you can find any please send them to me ASAP.
thanks
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Jack Sellati on October 15, 1997 at 09:51:23:
Dear Jack,
Thanks for the testimonial. It is typical for those with your same condition. You know that glucosamine and chondroitin are NOT pain pills. The only way they CAN help is to actually help with actual repair. In my experience, it takes about 2 years to show improvement on a MRI or Xray. Symptomatic relief occurs MUCH sooner if it is going to help.
Of course, there are a lot more things you should know about to magnify the benefits of the glucosamine. If you have a copy of my book, there are several chapters contained therein to help you understand what other approaches would be worth your while.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine and mad cow disease posted by k on October 15, 1997 at 11:38:24:
Dear k,
I would be greatly reassured by looking at the resources you used to come up with your conclusion that it had to be CNS material to spread this disease.
My resources say that ANY part of the infected animal transmitts the disease. The problem started because cows are vegetarians & normally do not eat other cows. It is only by adding meat byproducts into cows' feed (inexpensively from other cows)that this became a problem.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Larry Pope on September 02, 1997 at 01:32:36:
My wife and i just started taking glucosamine sulfate 750mg one tablet twice aday with shark 750mg @3x a day any advice .I have h.b.p.being treated Univac 10mg. High cholesterol 10mg mevacor.Wife in good health except for neck and upper back discomfort caused by car accident,are we on right track Thank You in advance, Phil
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Kenneth LaPensee on October 01, 1997 at 16:53:41:
Has anyone reported increase in blood pressure? I did not have it checked before I started it. Today it was 190 over 100. I also take Cardizan 300, Cozaar 50mg, Daypro, Skelactin. The tape I had on GS said there were no kind of interaction with other drugs. Do you know anything about MSM? Can that be taken with GS? Over Email someone said GS and taking antinflamitories can constrict blood vessels. I have DDD. Degenerative Disc Disease in all 5 of my lower vertibra. I have been taking 2000mg of GS for 2 wks. I think I have been feeling better. Then I felt funny yesterday and had my pressure taken and it was really high. Can that be because of the GS. Or should I look some were else? Louise
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by John Wood on April 18, 1997 at 22:46:46:
I have been running for 17 years and have had a degenerative condition in my spine (neck and lower back). I generally run 5 to 6 miles per day, 6 days a week. The last two years, I have seen a general deterioration of my spine. In the neck and lower back, I've had pinched nerves and frequent searing pain. My chiropractor has helped. I've seen him 2 to 3 times a week, off and on, for about a year. He told me to STOP RUNNING. After about 1 and 1/2 months of 1000 mg. per day, I am pretty much pain free. Go figure.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Bill Darling on October 25, 1997 at 17:47:32:
Dear Bill,
Since glucosamine cannot cause damage to your joints, it is likely a good (and temporary) sign.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Sharon Kormylo on October 25, 1997 at 19:48:37:
Dear Sharon,
I can give you the horse's mouth on this one but since I am away on a 3 week speaking tour, I do not have it at hand. Please resubmit your note when I get back (see above).
In the meantime, nearly ALL cardiac dysrrhythmias are caused by a deficiency in intracellular magnesium. It is interesting that nearly every case of arthritis, bursitis & tendonitis also has a low intracellular magnesium.
I have several chapters discussing this in my book (see link below). That would give you a good headstart as to how to GET an intracellular magnesium. A regular serum magnesium (what is available in local labs) is worse than worthless. Look at the note I have about arthritis & about fibromyositis on my home page (see link below).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Ric on October 26, 1997 at 09:26:45:
Dear Ric,
If you were already scheduled for the THR, the glucosamine will likely only delay the surgery a few years. Perhaps by then, we will have even better alternatives. SO, I would not hesitate to give it a try. You can always reschedual the surgery.
TAKING something will NEVER solve this problem. Chronic problems like this are only resolved by something you DO.
You would be greatly benefitted by reading a copy of my book (to begin understanding what your other options would be for actually doing something permanent about this problem)while you are watching to see how much the glucosamine helps. Do not use the Glucosamine Hydrochloride. The chondroitin is not well absorbed orally & is very dangerous given by injection.
The dosage of glucosamine sulphate is standard and is on every bottle (1500 milligrams a day in 3 divided doses).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Doug Stewart, R.Ph. on October 26, 1997 at 17:44:36:
Dear Doug,
Gentle rebounding for about 10 minutes several times a day can do wonders with leg edema.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Walt Stoll on October 31, 1997 at 09:59:09:
After taking glucosamine for about 4 days I doubled up in the worst abdominal cramps I have had in my life. What's more it is not going away. My doctor diagnosed spasm as a result of glucosamine and prescribed LEVSIN/sl. So far it has not been much help. I called the number is San Franciso (Dr. May) who said it is an alergic reacation and it should be gone the next day. But it continues to plague me. Anybody -- physician or layperson -- who can advise me on recovering from the cramps resulting from glucosamine? Would appreciate any help I can get on this. BOB MENCHIN 505 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60611 312 923 9138
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Sharon Kormylo on October 25, 1997 at 19:48:37:
My wife and I have been taking Glucosamine and Condroitin since July. My wife has experienced no side effects with 1500mg glucosamine and 1200mg condroitin daily and neither have I on the same dosage.
I suffered a knee injury this past June and started taking the supplements July 1st. By the end of the 3rd. week I started to feel better but I still had bad days. As it turned out I had suffered from torn meniscus cartilage both medial and lateral. Surgery was required and I still continued to take both supplements with the surgens knowledge. About 3 weeks ago I ran out of condroitin while on an extended trip and was running short of the glucosamine so i reduced the dosage to 1000mg daily. the result showed up rather quickly. within 2 weeks pain started to reoccur in the area of the surgery. I increased the glucosamine back to 1500mg daily and the pain has once again subsided.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine and mad cow disease posted by Pam on October 13, 1997 at 22:34:08:
Dear Pam,
Call (800) 692-9400 and let us know what you learn.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Pamela Moon on October 14, 1997 at 11:09:41:
Dear Pamela,
Probably, but why not get rid of the cause?
Chronic problems like this will never be resolved by something you TAKE but by something you DO.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by AL FEAKIN on October 15, 1997 at 00:18:08:
Dear Al,
What does it say, on the lable, has been added to the glucosamine that might enable it to be called a "complex"?
So far as I know, the only world research reports indicate the sulfate form as the only effective form. Perhaps they are addiing cofactors in the same bottle as the glucosamine sulfate?
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Suzanne S. Tomlinson on October 16, 1997 at 22:23:06:
Dear Suzanne,
This is not a complex substance. Any good company would have an effective product. Be sure to get the sulfate form.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Catherine Scramling on October 18, 1997 at 21:57:45:
Dear Catherine,
What is the reason for your taking the glucosamine?
Since leaky gut is the direct cause of most of the indications for glucosamine, perhaps this is an indication that you need to learn about THAT.
My book would be your best resource for getting started doing that (see link at the bottom of this page).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by J Lavery on October 24, 1997 at 16:52:49:
Dear J,
It probably would. However, if it were me, I would also be taking about 6 grams of esterified vitamin C, 100 milligrams of zinc and 100 balanced B complex a day at the same time. All of these promote healing of such an injury & cannot harm you in any way.
Be sure to do your recommended physical therapy & rehabilitation since that is an integral part of your healing.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Jim Fillmore on October 26, 1997 at 20:09:05:
Dear Jim,
Please read my response to Brenda as of this date.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Phil Sampiere on October 28, 1997 at 23:31:13:
Dear Phil,
What you really need is to start understanding the iceberg & stop just treating all the tips.
If you do not yet have a copy of my book (link below) that would be a very efficient place to start.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Bruce Que on October 29, 1997 at 22:28:07:
Dear Bruce,
The resolution of chronic conditions like this will NEVER be something you TAKE but something you DO. Eventually, the glucosamine will not work as well. That is not to say that you should not take it, you should--so long as it works. However, if you do not resolve some of the causes, eventually they will catch up with you and bite you on the b--t.
Whey you are ready to learn about the causes of your problem, a good place to start would be reading a copy of my book (link below).
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Ron Bertsch on November 01, 1997 at 12:32:11:
Dear Ron,
Thanks for the testimonial.
I would add here that I am now convinced that glucosamine sulfate is vastly superior to glucosamine hydrochloride and that chondroitin only works IV & is too dangerous to take that way.
I am still open to learning more.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Walt Stoll on October 02, 1997 at 13:27:06:
How is Glucosamine Sulfate used in the treatment of lumbar disc degeneration?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walt Stoll on September 23, 1997 at 11:46:52:
Have there been any connections between chondroitin and mad cow disease?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by DR. RONALD F. NAUMANN, N.D. on July 14, 1997 at 21:01:58:
I am a x highschool football player that had his cartilage removed at age 21. I was diagnosed with degenerative bone disease at the age of 53. I started taking glucosamine sulfate. After about three weeks it was helping to relieve the pain. I then started Herbalife, lose 20 pounds in three weeks. The pain disappeared, I regained full mobility of my knee and the bone spar disappeared. I still use both products and had keep the weight off for two years.
I have several questions: Which is best the sulfate or HCL type of glucosamine? Where is the best place to obtain the product? Is there another source of glucoseamine other than cows?
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Maria on November 02, 1997 at 14:44:49:
Dear Maria,
No one really knows, yet, why glucosamine does what it does. However, what IS known is that there are many other factors, that impinge upon disc disease, that one can do to resolve it.
I, myself, eliminated 5 bulging discs simply by learning to practice skilled relaxation techniques twice a day. You probably could too.
The glucosamine might help this process but, in the end, it will never be enough to resolve it. Why not give it a try?
When you are ready to learn about your other options, get a copy of my book (link below). THEN, when you are well, share your experiences with the BB participants. Others deserve to know that they are not being offered all of their options by the conventional medical monopoly.
Walt
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Ann on November 02, 1997 at 23:26:02:
Dear Ann,
None that I know of. Besides this is not a possible connection as I understand the mechanism.
However, having said that, world research says that chondroitin is not effective orally and is too dangerous by IV.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Dr. ronald F. Naumann, N. D. on November 03, 1997 at 12:15:47:
Dear doc Ron,
The world literature says that the glucosamine sulfate is the only effective form. The only reason that glucosamine HCL is being promoted is that it is cheaper to produce (A terrible reason, in MY opinion.).
I wouldn't worry about this coming from cows. The worry I have heard is about "mad cow disease" & one cannot get it this way. If you have other concerns, write again.
doc Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Robert Menchin on November 01, 1997 at 11:20:58:
I have been taking GS for 2 weeks. I'm a little nervous about all it's possible side effectc . Could you summarise ?
Also, could you point me to a medical site from the drug manufacturers please ?
Many thanks
Kay Lee (UK)
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Larry Pope on September 02, 1997 at 01:32:36:
Please send me any information you might have about any side effects of using glucosamine sulfate. My mother has osteo-arthritis and has been using this substance for about two months.
thanks,
trish@nji.com
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Kay Lee on November 03, 1997 at 15:38:51:
Dear Kay,
Although all of us would like to see a magic pill to solve chronic conditions, that is never going to happen. That does not mean to say that we should not take things like glucosamine that only helps pain by actually repairing tissue. However, there are many factors that cause conditions like this that are NOT dealt with by taking glucosamine. It will give temporary benefits at best (Temporary could be as long as a year or so.)
When you are ready to become an expert in your own condition, so you can actually get rid of it, read a copy of my new book (link below) to get started. THEN, if you have more questions ask them right here on the BB so others might benefit from watching you get well.
By the way, you can get authorative information about side effects & quality manufacturers by calling (800) 692-9400.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Pamela Moon on October 14, 1997 at 11:09:41:
I have just started taking Glucosamine Sulfate and will be monitored by my chiropractor. Would like to know if there are any side effects. Thanks.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by don archuleta on July 24, 1997 at 14:05:42:
I have suffered from fibromyalgia for 4 years. I cannot express the pain I deal with on a daily basis. I recently read an article on glucosamine and would greatly appreciate any information you could give me on this subjectl.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walt Stoll on November 03, 1997 at 14:02:05:
Dear Dr.,
I have suffered with fibromyalgia for 4 years and greatly appreciate any information you could give me on glucosamine. Also, my daughter had corrective surgeries for Arnold-Chiari malformations 2 years ago. A result of this is premature arthritis in her neck. Could glucosamine help her also?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine and mad cow disease posted by k on October 15, 1997 at 11:38:24:
I am doing an position paper on mad cow disease. It would be great if I could get the titles and publications of some primary and secondary research done on this topic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate side effects posted by Kay Lee on November 03, 1997 at 15:38:51:
The side effects of severe abdominal cramping from taking glucosamine that I reported earlier have subsided. But I would still caution anyone taking glucosamine to use small doses and stop taking it the minute you sense stomach trouble. Also -- there should be warning about this on the bottle. Bob Menchin
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Luann McCullough on November 04, 1997 at 20:52:56:
Dear Luann,
As I have said many times, chronic problems like this are never resolved by something you TAKEbut by something you DO. The glucosamine may help but it will only be temporary. You will eventually have to learn the causes & do something about them.
Toward that end, you would greatly profit by reading a copy of my new book (link below). THEN, if you have more questions, ask them here on the BB so others with similar problems might not have to suffer as you have.
As you get well please share your experiences with us here on the BB.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Glucosamine Sulfate Side Effects posted by Beverly Szeszycki on October 14, 1997 at 00:07:02:
Does glucosamune sufate cause liver calcification?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Martha Kent on November 29, 1996 at 16:11:21:
Can anyone help me to find out the possible side-effects and/or contraindications of glucosamines?
Thanks.
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Walt Stoll on July 31, 1997 at 09:47:09:
I've developed a small errosion of the synovium on the posterior surface of my patella. Arthroscopy revealed exposed bone about the size of a "dime". The Orthopod suggested that nothing could promoted regeneration. The injury is due to poor tracking of the kneecap. I use a McConnell tape to allow me to run, but any open-chain action in the joint is still painful. could glucosamine or chondroitin, either seperately or in combination promote a "re-surfacing" of the covering?
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate A side effects? posted by Pastor Chuck Burks on September 19, 1997 at 21:18:40:
I just started taking Glucosamine Complex 500mg 3 times a day. After two day I seen a mark change in my shoulder.
I would like to find out what are the side effects.
Please E mail me
Thank You
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by norm eburne on November 07, 1997 at 15:40:36:
Dewar Norm,
You need to have a heart to heart talk with your local veterinarian! They have used this stuff for many years & know the most about it.
First of all I am sure you mean the cartilege of the bone surface & not the synovium.
Glucosamine has been shown to do something to regenerate surfaces like this. The chondroitin has not.
With this kind of damage, you should not be doing ANY weight bearing exercise. All communities now offer a regular (3 times a week) water exercise program. You need to avail yourself of that year round.
You would be wise to avoid weight bearing exercise of all types for about a year 'till this heals. Then, gradually getting back in to your favorite sport is worth trying.
In the meantime, you should consider a gentle, daily flexibility exercise (referenced in my book)--see link below.
Let us know how you do.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: glucosamine posted by Nathan Jurist on October 02, 1997 at 23:54:55:
Can anyone tell me if glucosamine will help relieve sciatia that is from a disc problem in the lower spine?