Glucosamine for bad aching knees does it work

tammymusic1
tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
in Food and Nutrition
HAs anyone tired this and found it helped aching knees. I am a runner and have had no trouble with my knees until now after I started some beach body workouts. (BBL and Insanity)
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  • jlmarohl
    jlmarohl Posts: 9 Member
    I always start to get knee pain when I do heavy impact exercises on my joints like insanity and running... I went to a specialty shop and got some new arch supports. They worked wonders!
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    I have superfeet in my shoes the green ones maybe its because I am doing it on the carpet
  • aymeelaurain
    aymeelaurain Posts: 8 Member
    I've had knee, ankle, and shoulder injuries and gluccosamine did not prove to be of any benefit to me. However, I know many people who it did work for. It will most likely depend on what's causing your pain. Once thing I ended up trying after years of shoulder pain was analgesic gel for horses. It sounds weird but not even prescription meds were working for me. I was willing to try anything and not only did it work but it was cheap. You just have to find out what works right for you trough trial and error.
  • jlmarohl
    jlmarohl Posts: 9 Member
    I was reading on some reviews of Insanity. Some people were saying that they were getting knee pain and that when they didn't wear shoes during the workout it got better. Something to try I guess. I would personally feel like I didn't have enough support because I have fallen arches. I hope you find something that works!!
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    I used to take an envelope of knox gelatine a day. Put one packet of the gelatine in about 1/3 cup of cold water in a coffee cup, allow this to sit while you bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the soaking gelatine, stir well and drink. I saw a marked improvement in my bad knee about the 4th day in drinking this.

    I will add, the gelatine is much more cost effective than the glucosamine, and it works much faster. You will pay anywhere from 2.99-1.25 for a box of 4 packets depending on where you shop, or at wal-mart a box of 32 packets is a little over 6 bucks.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    It didn't work for me. Back when I took it the doctor said that the research was inconclusive and that if it hadn't worked in a month I was right to stop. It apparently works for some people.
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    I used to take an envelope of knox gelatine a day. Put one packet of the gelatine in about 1/3 cup of cold water in a coffee cup, allow this to sit while you bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the soaking gelatine, stir well and drink. I saw a marked improvement in my bad knee about the 4th day in drinking this.

    I will add, the gelatine is much more cost effective than the glucosamine, and it works much faster. You will pay anywhere from 2.99-1.25 for a box of 4 packets depending on where you shop, or at wal-mart a box of 32 packets is a little over 6 bucks.

    I will have to try this. I remember my mom using this when I was a kid.
    I have to wear shoes too because I have bad arches and planters fasciitis
  • sammirust
    sammirust Posts: 83
    ive never used it but i did take colostrum while in high school for my knees while i was biking. i swear by the stuff now. *shrugs* its just what worked for me though.
  • michellelemorgan
    michellelemorgan Posts: 184 Member
    In my opinion Brazil Butt lift can cause serious injuries. That guy doesn't even execute the moves properly. I was really excited about doing that workout routine because I'm a dancer and I love that kind of stuff but after watching the video and trying it I realized it was an injury waiting to happen. Be careful.
  • suzzann666
    suzzann666 Posts: 334 Member
    I've heard many mixed reviews on this topic, but I've used it on and off over the years and it definitely works for me. It does take weeks to "kick in." Mine is a mixture of glucosamine, MSM, and chondroitin, and I also take fish oil w it. Expensive, but worth not feeling all achy everyday.
  • neacail
    neacail Posts: 228 Member
    Glucosamine helps to rebuild cartilage. Depending on what the issue is this can help or harm your knees.

    For osteoarthritis, glucosamine is good. It helps to rebuild what is breaking down.

    For rheumatoid arthritis, glucosamine is bad. In increasing cartilage,it increases the pain of inflammation in the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis suffers need to take things that decrease inflammation (like Omega-3s).
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    We give it to my dog for the arthritis in her hips, and it's like a miracle pill
  • RYFBAR
    RYFBAR Posts: 45
    I take em every morning, scared of arthritis, been a popper since i was like 3 and my mom has rheumatoid. It helps my joints, but I don't have injuries in them, that could make the difference.
  • MelStren
    MelStren Posts: 457 Member
    I take a glucosamine (3500mg) and chondroitin(2400mg) tablet and have been on it for a year and a half now. I have arthritis in my knees and I think it helps. I also started doing body weight squats about the same time I started taking the tablets so it may be the squats and not the tablets that have helped my knees but I'm going to continue both for now.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    I used to take an envelope of knox gelatine a day. Put one packet of the gelatine in about 1/3 cup of cold water in a coffee cup, allow this to sit while you bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the soaking gelatine, stir well and drink. I saw a marked improvement in my bad knee about the 4th day in drinking this.

    I will add, the gelatine is much more cost effective than the glucosamine, and it works much faster. You will pay anywhere from 2.99-1.25 for a box of 4 packets depending on where you shop, or at wal-mart a box of 32 packets is a little over 6 bucks.

    I will have to try this. I remember my mom using this when I was a kid.
    I have to wear shoes too because I have bad arches and planters fasciitis

    Me too! Have you done any exercises for this? There are two things that have worked fairly well for me, 1) roll a tennis ball under the foot for a few minutes in all ways you can. or 2) fill a glass bottle with warm water, (but not too warm!) and gently roll under the arch. The warmth really loosens things up and relaxes the foot. I like to try stretching my feet after this. I only use a glass bottle because plastic is not sturdy enough. I have been trying to come up with a comparable replacement for the glass bottle.
  • timpicks
    timpicks Posts: 151 Member
    I have been taking glucosamine for years. Its effects are subtle--it's not a silver bullet that will heal you. It improves my flexibility and reduces joint stiffness, and when I run out or stop taking it for whatever reason, the difference is noticeable. But if your knees are really aching, there may be some structural damage that glucosamine won't address. It might make your condition a little better so you can then hurt yourself even worse. Talk to your doctor.
  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
    I started taking glucosamine and omega 3 about a year ago because my Dr said I could try it for my squeeky knees. Whether it's helped or not, I don't know. I stopped playing tennis after the summer (which made my knees worse) and have felt much better since; so it could be a combination of the two. My Dr did say that research results aren't consistent when it comes to how helpful glucosamine is. I guess it's a matter of trying and seeing if it works for you.
  • JoanB5
    JoanB5 Posts: 610 Member
    They need to rate workouts for age. LOL

    I am just not convinced that every move is very every person, unlike Jillian. Her weighted lunges in 3DS killed my recovering knees and the lower back lifts for abs killed my lower back. I'm in pretty decent shape, and I think you have to know what works for you and what is doing more harm than good.

    I took Triflex Sport a couple years ago an had marked, fast and fast results. I'm taking it now (same bottle) and have not seem those kinds of results. I may need a new bottle. I couldn't get a pan out of the cabinet without groaning and feeling pain to stand back up...then in three days, it was like...I have no pain! It's not supposed to work that fast, but it surprised me it was so fast. I sort of want to get my knees checked at this point.
  • cjh022
    cjh022 Posts: 88 Member
    Lots of good replies here but I just wanted to add, glucosamine is best absorbed in combination with chondroitin; MSM may also help but I can't remember the relationship right now. G+C tablets help me but it didn't improve until I took it for several weeks. Ask a doctor or do some research for the best combo. if you decide to try it, good luck :smile:
  • todayis4me
    todayis4me Posts: 184 Member
    I take osteo biflex triple strength with d3 and fish oil every morning ......my doctor recommended.......and so did my vet for my dog!
  • shosho420
    shosho420 Posts: 220 Member
    What do you do about crunchy knees?
  • beattie1
    beattie1 Posts: 1,012 Member
    I take glucosamine and cod liver oil capsule or two every night. I find it helps me. Sometimes I have the ones with Chondroitin and or MSM (?) too, but they give me horrible gas. I guess it depends what's giving you the pain. In the long run, it's losing excess weight that helps the most.
  • aschlenkre
    aschlenkre Posts: 1
    I started using it a month ago and it works wonders! A co-worker and I could feel a difference after only 3 days of use. I would recommend using it.
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    In my opinion Brazil Butt lift can cause serious injuries. That guy doesn't even execute the moves properly. I was really excited about doing that workout routine because I'm a dancer and I love that kind of stuff but after watching the video and trying it I realized it was an injury waiting to happen. Be careful.

    thats when it started I have been running since NOv with no trouble then all of a sudden after doing a few BBL videos this week I have pain think I wont do it anymore
  • tammymusic1
    tammymusic1 Posts: 243 Member
    I used to take an envelope of knox gelatine a day. Put one packet of the gelatine in about 1/3 cup of cold water in a coffee cup, allow this to sit while you bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the soaking gelatine, stir well and drink. I saw a marked improvement in my bad knee about the 4th day in drinking this.

    I will add, the gelatine is much more cost effective than the glucosamine, and it works much faster. You will pay anywhere from 2.99-1.25 for a box of 4 packets depending on where you shop, or at wal-mart a box of 32 packets is a little over 6 bucks.

    I will have to try this. I remember my mom using this when I was a kid.
    I have to wear shoes too because I have bad arches and planters fasciitis

    Me too! Have you done any exercises for this? There are two things that have worked fairly well for me, 1) roll a tennis ball under the foot for a few minutes in all ways you can. or 2) fill a glass bottle with warm water, (but not too warm!) and gently roll under the arch. The warmth really loosens things up and relaxes the foot. I like to try stretching my feet after this. I only use a glass bottle because plastic is not sturdy enough. I have been trying to come up with a comparable replacement for the glass bottle.

    yes I have even had shots in my feet and since loosing weight they have gotten better till today when I went running I was compensating for the knees and my right foot started hurting again. Been icing it all day today.
  • rickybluntjr
    rickybluntjr Posts: 15 Member
    The Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplements work great. Any runner or weight lifter should take it daily. It may take a week before you start feeling a difference.
  • 033001
    033001 Posts: 5
    I work in Pharmacy and it either does or doesn't work. You need to try it for at least 3 weeks. if it hasn't worked by then then it will not help you. Anouther thing to try is some pure cherry juice. Many people have found success in that as well.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,031 Member
    From research that I've recently read, the glucosamine/chondroitin supplementation has a very very mild effect on joint treatment.

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  • gr8xpectationz
    gr8xpectationz Posts: 161 Member
    Glucosamine isn't designed to help you heal from specific injury or strain the way, for example, tylenol fixes a headache. But it does provide a benefit over time. Think of it like calcium. You wouldn't expect taking calcium to rapidly heal a broken bone. But you WOULD expect that taking calcium over time will make your bones less likely to break, and aid in healing if they do.

    For joint pain, I'd try Xyflamend, and over-the-counter supplement made by New Chapter. It helps with inflamation and pain, and can be fantastic for things like arthritis and plantar fascitis.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,336 Member
    I tried glucosamine..... after months of taking it, I stopped. Never did a thing for my knees. I decided it's better to just not run and save my knees for other means of exercise.

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