Glucosamine Chondroitin MSN+ and MTX

Gadgetgirl
Gadgetgirl Member Posts: 51
edited 20. Sep 2024, 11:18 in Living with arthritis

Hi all,


just wondering if anyone is taking the above supplement alongside MTX. I am currently on MTX 20mg, Celecoxib (not working) and I wanted to try the supplement to see if I could lower my meds and just be on the supplement with MTX. I have asked my rheumatologist but not heard anything yet. Be good to hear if anyone is taking it and if it’s made a difference. Thanks

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  • jonr
    jonr Member Posts: 420

    Hi @Gadgetgirl,

    It depends what you're expecting really in terms of results. Clucosamine and Choindratin are mainly aimed at cartilage protection and cushioning so not for pain management as such. I'm bone-on-bone in both my knees and when I tried these as a supplement I found it made my symptoms worse, possibly because I've no cartilage left or perhaps had a reaction to the Glucosamine which I believe to be derived from Shellfish. They say to give supplements 4-6 weeks to kick in so perhaps give them a go and see how you get on but if you've not much cartilage left then I doubt whether they'll help.

    Jon

  • Gadgetgirl
    Gadgetgirl Member Posts: 51

    @jonr Thank you. I still have cartilage but my knee space is narrowing so I was hoping they might help with that. Did you take them alongside MTX as they is my main concern that they may interact with it.Thanks

  • NeverSurrender
    NeverSurrender Member Posts: 10

    Hi Gadget - As far as I know the Glucosamine /CHONDROITIN combo doesn't look like it has any real scientific backing for it's benefits. - If you don't already know that?

    I have also taken it for months and no improvement - but obviously everyone is different. Sorry no experience of MTX, so can't be much help with that.

    Good luck with your research!

    Jon

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