Joint Care ?

[MamaTiger]

My fil recently had his knees replaced and my dh is already having some joint problems. My research has shown that Cat's Claw and Devil's Claw are two herbs that can help with joints. Does anyone know if there are others?

 

 

[Lois]

I started having pain in my right knee about 10 years ago. I started taking MSM, 3 1000 ml capsules a day and it has not bothered since. It took about 2 weeks for the pain to stop. As long as I take it daily my knee does not hurt. If I skip a few days (ran out) it comes back.

There is a post about MSM here if you want to read about it.

[MamaTiger]

Thanks...I just went and found the MSM post and read it. Where is the best place to buy this?

 

 

[Lois]

I get it online from Swansons

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/webapp/wc...tN=47&top=Y

but health food store have it and also, and in our area, drug stores.

[MamaTiger]

Thanks

[Screaming Eagle]

Check out DLPA also. It's an amino acid that can be taken as a supplement (I think). It actually works the opposite way from narcotics in that the longer you take it, the less is required for effect (rather than building tolerance as in opiates).

[MamaTiger]

Hmmm that is interesting. Thanks

[Vic303]

A friend with arthritis, and DH with joint wear & tear, both have good luck with Glucosamine + MSM capsules. I have seen some improvement with Turmeric capsules. There is also the Glucosamine + Chondroitin version but it is very expensive. I have also read/heard that taking purified/kosher gelatin capsules will help rebuild the articulation surfaces of worn joints. It is known for sure to help strengthen fingernail...

[JCK88]

Flax Seed oil capsules are supposed to help also.