is glucosamine a necessary supplement?

audiophyle · Jul 15, 2003

I'm taking some time off because of some sore joints and tendons. Just wondering if this stuff is worth the price.

louden_swain · Jul 15, 2003

JOKER47 · Jul 15, 2003

This has been debated on the Anabolic board many times. It always gets mixed reviews. Some swear by it, some say they got nothing from it.

I would give it try if you are having joint/tendon problems. Maybe you will be one of the ones who has a great experience with it.

Joker

audiophyle · Jul 15, 2003

cool, thanks for the replies.

Hey louden, where do you buy your glucosamine at?

louden_swain · Jul 15, 2003

audiophyle said:
cool, thanks for the replies. Hey louden, where do you buy your glucosamine at?

I'll pick up a bottle at SAMS. . .they sell it by the bulk.

jeremys · Jul 15, 2003

i know that around here you can get some glucosamine that's meant for horses. i know the neighbor lady takes it for something.

would it be practical for us lifters?

louden_swain · Jul 15, 2003

helps maintain the health of the joints. . .as far as I am concerned it is important for all strength athletes (football players, wrestlers, track and field athletes, powerlifters, bodybuilders, and strongman).

It is beneficial for everyone.

megad · Jul 15, 2003

wait... glucosamine helps tendons???

audiophyle · Jul 16, 2003

from what i read, it helps heal and maintain joints, tendons and ligaments.

eazyb81 · Jul 16, 2003

recently, i've been having some pain in my forearms which i believe is in the tendons area. I have just assumed it was some minor tendonitis, but after trying to work through it for a couple weeks, it has seemed to flare up a little bit. I don't know much about glucosamine; do you think it would help this problem? is it a supplement at all or just used to relieve minor pains?

endpoint · Jul 16, 2003

I love it.

I can tell when i havent used to for a while.....i feel like a 60 year old man

IronLion · Jul 16, 2003

i don't use it and I am fine, i tried it for months and never really felt a difference so I guess I am one of the non belivers. I just get a script for celebrex or bextra if I am hurting

FatRat · Jul 16, 2003

This is a difficult one since its use is just as much about prevention than cure, it may not make a difference now, but maybe you wished you had in the future…?

That said, I, like most other people, am not using it because my joints are ok (for now)

audiophyle · Jul 16, 2003

recently, i've been having some pain in my forearms which i believe is in the tendons area. I have just assumed it was some minor tendonitis, but after trying to work through it for a couple weeks, it has seemed to flare up a little bit. I don't know much about glucosamine; do you think it would help this problem? is it a supplement at all or just used to relieve minor pains?

id like to think so. I've got the same thing only in my shoulders (bicep's tendon) and it's been lingering for months now and resting hasnt helped it at all...
heres a link i found with some info
http://www.healthreaction.com/web/articles/glucosaminesulphate.htm

kingc_79 · Jul 16, 2003

think i may start trying this, maybe it will keep me from having to use vioxx for my shoulder.

kingc_79 · Jul 16, 2003

D-Glucosamine Hydrochloride
1000mg

is this the same or as good as reg glucosamine sulfate?

gonelifting · Jul 16, 2003

audiophyle said:
id like to think so. I've got the same thing only in my shoulders (bicep's tendon) and it's been lingering for months now and resting hasnt helped it at all...
heres a link i found with some info
http://www.healthreaction.com/web/articles/glucosaminesulphate.htm

I took some time off because my wrists were hurting me. The funny thing is THEY GOT WORSE. lol I was worried about how I can start lifting again with the pain. After the first day back to lifting, my wrists felt better.

I think the reason is (I know there`s a word for it but I don`t know it) the "numbing" effect of working out has on the system. So now when I stop working out, My joints hurt more. it sucks.

MRCYS · Jul 16, 2003

You can also use chondroitin. Often this and glucosamine are mixed together.

I get mine at Costco. 500mg Glucosamine/400mg Chondroitin per tab. Good stuff

audiophyle · Jul 16, 2003

So now when I stop working out, My joints hurt more. it sucks.

i know exactly what you're talking about. For me, the numbing effect only happens while i'm actually working out. Then a couple hours later the pain comes back. I'm hoping some time off combined with the glucosamine will help get everything back to normal.

D-Glucosamine Hydrochloride
1000mg

is this the same or as good as reg glucosamine sulfate?

http://www.wilkeresources.com/WILKEresources/GlucosamineHClvsSulf.htm
This link talks about the differences between the hcl and sulfate forms of glucosamine. It looks like there isnt any difference between the two except for purity. The sulfate form has stabilizers added to keep it from changing colors (usually sodium or potassium chloride).

lucidblue · Jul 16, 2003

I take glucosamine and chondroitin for cartilage problems in my knee. It is the only thing that keeps me from having to get surgery. Doc told me if I could deal with the pain not to get surgery (my injury won't lead to any further damage). Make sure you get a higher dosage version of the supplement. I get mine on DPS ... http://www.dpsnutrition.net/product_information.asp?number=NO060&back=search&dept= cheapest I've found so far. I've noticed a lot of other places have less mg of chondroitin and glucosamine per dose and charge a lot more.

Good luck!

Devastation · Jul 16, 2003

elbows were killing me. been taking glucosomine for 5 weeks now and don't have a twinge of pain or soreness in them.

kingc_79 · Jul 16, 2003

audiophyle said:
i know exactly what you're talking about. For me, the numbing effect only happens while i'm actually working out. Then a couple hours later the pain comes back. I'm hoping some time off combined with the glucosamine will help get everything back to normal.

http://www.wilkeresources.com/WILKEresources/GlucosamineHClvsSulf.htm
This link talks about the differences between the hcl and sulfate forms of glucosamine. It looks like there isnt any difference between the two except for purity. The sulfate form has stabilizers added to keep it from changing colors (usually sodium or potassium chloride).

thanks i think i may stick with that then, it's alot cheaper.

birdlegs · Jul 16, 2003

for a while all i took was protein.....then i started glutamine and amino acids....for the first month or so....not much happened....but i started to notice a difference...its long term....so yes it does help me

audiophyle · Jul 16, 2003

how long did it take before you really started to notice a difference?

Lumberg · Oct 27, 2003

gonelifting said:
I took some time off because my wrists were hurting me. The funny thing is THEY GOT WORSE. lol I was worried about how I can start lifting again with the pain. After the first day back to lifting, my wrists felt better.

I think the reason is (I know there`s a word for it but I don`t know it) the "numbing" effect of working out has on the system. So now when I stop working out, My joints hurt more. it sucks.

the numbing effect you are talking aboutis because of the endorphins your body releases when you work out. endorphins are your body's natural painkillers. endo=within morphin = morphine

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