WC>-=> JEAN PARROT wrote to WAYNE CHIRNSIDE <=-

WC>JP>      Good morning, Wayne.

WC> WC> My knee is badly messed up too but nothing compared to the back.

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Have either of you tried glucosamine with chondroitin yet?

I have had an arthritic spine for over 50 years that some NSAIDs
helped manage some; until VIOXX produced a couple bleeding stomach
ulcers last July 14th, so no more NSAIDs any more.

My son had unsuccessfully tried glucosamine for his knees, but my
GP suggessed I might be one of the 50% that realize some relief
from it, so I gave it a try. It and 2 tylenols 3x/day help keep
me mobile, after I manage to get out of the bed in the morning.

So long as one isn't intolerant of shellfish, it generally doesn't
have any side affects; and hopefully you may be lucky also. Start
with a two 1500mg capsule 3x/day for the first 90 days and then
moderate down to one 1500mg capsule three times per day. I find
the Mason Vitamine Inc. of Miami Lakes, Fl capsules (1500mg
glucosamine sulfate and 1500mg chondroitin sulfate with a smeegin
of vitamin c and manganese) are the easiest to get down.

Ciao, Ack.

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 þ SLMR 2.1a þ Go ahead, RUN---you'll just die tired.