Trying again-Anyone taking Glucosamine on regular basis?

Not sure why my message didn't post and when I check the replies I get ads that someone else posted so I am trying again. If anyone knows how to delete a message please let me know and what are these red stars are I seeing in "subject" and on bottom of message box" never saw these before.

On to my question;
Of course in addition to your regular vits and supplements? I was  having severe shoulder & upper arm pain which took me for an shoulder xray where the painhad originated only to find there was an old fracture. That was 3 weeks ago...since then not much shoulder pain it moved to my upper arm muscle and forearm. It makes me actually want to cry and I am one who can't even take Tylenol (allergy)

. A few weeks ago I bought Glucosamine 1500 mg  to see if this would benefit "my skin" since its in my skincare. I noticed and made notes  the days I took it the pain was not there but it destroyed my gut. I am wondering the long term effects of it on our pouches. Today I took it with Zantac, slimfast, my vits and lots of Fage (greek yoigurt over 2 hours and so far I am okay, no gut issue at all. . I'm sure the zantac and dairy helped but am wondering if its to harsh for me to continue on a daily basis. I am sure this is osteoarthritis as I do have osteoporosis and am waiting on my ortho appt.

Any comments on glucosamine would be appreciated.
~Ginny

I take glucosomine and msm and condrotin- a blend of all - every day and notice the difference in my pain level in my knees when I don't take it.  I have osteoarthritis and even my orthopedist said it's been proven to have a repair effect when taken double the dosage the first month and then as directed.  I don't have any problems with my pouch when taking it.

Sandra thank for your reply. Today I took a second dose with my dinner and no problems with my stomach all day so I guess it was a problem for me without food.. So I am going to continue this for a month till I see the orthopedic. I swear this is the first day in months I was able to tolerate the constant ache. I even fell asleep during a movie tonight. I never sleep without a sleeping pill.

I am glad to read that you did not give up taking the glucosamine but with saying that please read the bottle next time before taking drugs or vitamins ... it does suggest you take it before a meal... moreless meaning with food.

I too am interested in the glucosamine combo. The only supplements I can find are horse pills which I cannot swallow. I tried to cut them in half but that made them worse because of the raw edges. Liquids have too much sugar. Which ones are you taking? How big are they?

Thanks
Paula

Paula,
I take ProCapsLabs vits and supplements because they have no fillers and "not" compressed into a tablets. You can look at their site just add the .com  It's 1500mg of just pure glucosamine sulfate with a 10 mg Vit C...this item is called Repara and there is another product with glucosamine & chondrotin. There are probably tons of sites with this type product but h ave been using this same company 26 years and I trust them. This cap is not big but powerful, I see a great difference in my pain level over the last week. I did start taking two a day, one with each meal and since my meal is slimfast with unjury or yogurt w/fruit it does coat my stomach well. Last night I forgot to take it and this morning couldn't stand the pain in my upper arm so I know its is working for me. It sure must be working as a anti-imflammatory for me.

~Ginny

Thank you for the information. I will check them out.

Paula