Glucosamine & NO cartiledge

freesia

Hi everyone....

I have OA grade 4 in both knees, and was told in my last consultation that I have NO cartiledge left in either knee....

:?: QUESTION :?:
Is it worth me taking Glucosamine tablets....??? They aren't cheap - so though I'd ask 'anyone' out there if they have any advise.... or suggestions, before I buy....

Thank you....
freesia xx

JuliaHod12

Hi Freesia

I'd say there is no point........I've never found any benefit and also have Grade 4 OA in my knee.

Others may disagree

Julia x

stickywicket

I'm with Julia. They do do something for people with very mild 'wear and tear' but, for real arthritis, I'd stick with the meds.

If you do decide to try them be careful because strengths differ.

freesia

Thanks for the tip.....xx

frogmorton

Hi Freesia

can your GP prescribe them at all? Just wondering so it might save some money and eliminate any possible vaiation in strength :?

Love

Toni xx

skezier

Hi freesia

Ummm.... its not going to do much but it wont hurt to try....

I was told by the vets it only helps in 1st and 2nd stage but after that its little use though we kept the sheep on it even with the prescription drugs and who knows if it still helped her....

Mind her's was corta-vet and that's available for humans as well with added trace elements and vits.

I may or may not have tried the sheep's stuff and it may or may not have helped

The ordinary glucosamine alone does little....

Stage 4 is evil but better easier maybe than stage 3 eh? I wonder though have they talked about knee replacements at all? Cris x

freesia

frogmorton wrote:

Hi Freesia

can your GP prescribe them at all? Just wondering so it might save some money and eliminate any possible vaiation in strength :?

Love

Toni xx

Thanks - But no longer available on NHS where I live....