Glucosamine & Chondroitin

[fossyant]

I've tried it - it takes a while for it to work - didn't help my shoulder though - still borked !

 

[Kiwiavenger]

I take glucosamine and cod liver oil tablets, my joints click to high almost all the time (I can tense my legs up and click hip to toes!) glucosamine stops this happening, I ran out a while back and the clicking started again! Am back on them in preparation for my major ride to lands end in a few weeks time.

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[Becs]

Probably does no harm, but a lot of it won't get absorbed/get to the right place so you need a really high quality one to ensure enough active ingredient gets to where it's supposed to. Cod liver oil's not a bad idea

 

[Panter]

Been taking glucosamine chondroitin & cod liver oil for a few Years now for my knackered old knees.
I really don't know if it helps, I suspect it probably doesn't but (hopefully) it can't do any harm

 

[screenman]

I was diagnosed with arthritis 12 years ago, losing 4 stone seemed to help the knee's a lot.

 

[VamP]

Have you had your achy knees diagnosed Ian? My right has just started to hurt like hell, and I am off to the physiotherapist tomorrow. I really, really do not want to make it worse or make the recovery last any longer than neccessary.

The trouble with glucosamine supps is that it's such a difficult thing to evaluate if it's helping or not. I have some at home, but as I don't much believe in them I don't even get the placebo effect benefit.

 

[ianrauk]

Have you had your achy knees diagnosed Ian? My right has just started to hurt like hell, and I am off to the physiotherapist tomorrow. I really, really do not want to make it worse or make the recovery last any longer than neccessary.

The trouble with glucosamine supps is that it's such a difficult thing to evaluate if it's helping or not. I have some at home, but as I don't much believe in them I don't even get the placebo effect benefit.

Haven't seen a doc or physio yet but planning to if I get it again, as it's the first time I have had this problem.
It's just the one knee, my right also.
I have been taking Voltarol and that helps kill the pain.

Looking at an internet diagnosis (I know, I know) it looks like I am suffering from Chondromalacia Patellae (Which is basically irritation/wearing/damage of the soft cartilage under the knee cap. Quite a common cyclist/runners problem apparently. Have stayed off the bike this week to let it all calm down and seems to be much better now, but won't risk a bike ride until at least sunday. It all kicked off when I did a 200k audax on a brand new bike a couple of weeks back. Have bought a knee brace to keep the patella in line and am also looking at booking a bike fit session to see if that helps.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[VamP]

Haven't seen a doc or physio yet but planning to if I get it again, as it's the first time I have had this problem.
It's just the one knee, my right also.
I have been taking Voltarol and that helps kill the pain.

Looking at an internet diagnosis (I know, I know) it looks like I am suffering from Chondromalacia Patellae (Which is basically irritation/wearing/damage of the soft cartilage under the knee cap. Quite a common cyclist/runners problem apparently. Have stayed off the bike this week to let it all calm down and seems to be much better now, but won't risk a bike ride until at least sunday. It all kicked off when I did a 200k audax on a brand new bike a couple of weeks back. Have bought a knee brace to keep the patella in line and am also looking at booking a bike fit session to see if that helps.

Let us know how you get on.

My symptoms also broadly support that diagnosis, but knees are complex things.

I took four days off over Easter but 65 miles yesterday had me in pain again, and it's still sore now.

I'll report back what the physio says.

 

[Judderz]

Just a heads up, if you are on any medication, check there are no side effects of mixing the 2, I was taking Glucosamine but I'm also a warfarin user, and this has major side effects if mixed.

 

[MisterStan]

this, along with a multivitamin tablet, every day.

may be a placebo but it is one I'm happy to pay for.

+1

 

[lukesdad]

An update on my knee and the attention is being focused on flat feet and one leg considerabley shorter than the other going to see a foot doc a week on friday. Ive got a vulkan knee brace which seems to be helping, but after a couple of hours the kneecap starts to ache. Also using Fenbid Gel Ice packs and a magnetic knee strap.

 

[ianrauk]

An update on my knee and the attention is being focused on flat feet and one leg considerabley shorter than the other going to see a foot doc a week on friday. Ive got a vulkan knee brace which seems to be helping, but after a couple of hours the kneecap starts to ache. Also using Fenbid Gel Ice packs and a magnetic knee strap.

Just bought one of these to see if it helps any

Hoping it's not needed.

Well fingers crossed you can sort your problem.
You can get shims for flat feet/one longer then t'other cant you?

 

[lukesdad]

Im looking into the wedges, but wont do anything till ive seen the specialist. The thing I find with the brace is it keeps everythin g straight specially on the good days when its feeling better than it is. Reminds me I shouldn t attempt anything I shouldn t.

 

[accountantpete]

As Becs says above - research suggests that very little G & C gets absorbed so the more pricey products contain greater quantities in the hope that a bit might.

 

[ColinJ]

My right knee is normally a bit stiff for the first few miles but on a recent forum ride I noticed that it was a lot worse than usual. Eventually, I worked out that my 3/4 length bibshorts were causing the problem. It was a chilly morning and I had the legs pulled down as far as they would go. Unfortunately, the extra tension in the fabric was pulling the kneecap away from its normal position. Once I pulled the leg of the shorts up an inch or two, the tension was relieved and the knee discomfort went away.