User Reviews for glucosamine

Glucosamine has helped a painful crunchy knee. About a week after I stop taking it, the problem returns. However one brand (Bioglan, super flex glucosamine 1500) has precipitated migraines with a visual auras where I lose part of my a visual field. A major problem so will search for another brand.

Could not get out or up into cab of 18 wheeler. Within 3 weeks, much improvement. Much less pain in back and legs. Recommended to brother who ran daily, now he does it without pain. Also to friend who could play golf once a week because of joint pain..now he plays daily. I use only glucosamine sulfate with no other ingredients. Have taken it 17 years and will never stop. If U start taking it know 2 things...U can never stop And it takes about 4 months to get completely in your system.

six months ago the pain in both hands were so severe that I had to use both hands to brush my teeth. I was forced to make the decision to leave the job force. My hands have improved so much that I am going to be seeking part-time employment, if I can find it of course! In my honest opinion I am so elated that I tried the use of supplements instead of trying the prescription medications used to treat arthritis!

I have osteoarthritis in my knees and hips. Before I started taking the supplement, walking up and down stairs, long car drives, and long walks were often excruciating. My knees creaked and popped, and the pain in my hips often woke me up at night. Within a few weeks of starting this supplement, I noticed the pain was gone. When I have gone off of the supplment, within a few weeks, the pain starts to come back, and I hear that old creaking and popping in my knees again. I recommend Osteo Bi Flex double formula, because I have a hard time remembering to take pills several times a day, and their extended-release once-a-day formula is more convenient and very effective. Read More Read Less

I actually use whatever brand Walmart sells. I started taking Glucosamine Sulfate, 1000 mg p/day, as suggested by my ortho doc for ankle & knee arthritis more than 10 yrs ago. I had been losing flexibility and I had to move around slowly for about 1/2 hr BEFORE starting my day PRIOR to starting GS. I increased to 1000 my twice p/day about 2 yrs ago just to see of it would help because my knees seemed to be weaker (like in the beginning). IT truly does make a difference! I have read that liquid GS is better absorbed so I am going to try a product called Flexicose Plus.Read More Read Less

Had problem with tightness in the back of my right knee. It prevented me from playing tennis. Started taking Glucosamine Sulfate and the change has been remarkable.

Was recommended this product at least 8 years ago and have been on it ever since. Once or twice I forgot to take it for a couple of weeks and was VERY sore all over. I couldn't figure out why until I realized I'd forgotten to take my glucosamine. Excellent product in helping with arthritis pain.

I exercise daily. I had foot, knee, and occasional back pain. I use 1500mg of the caplets daily and it has resulted in little to no joint pain.

Cured my knee pain in 5-6 weeks. My wife and I are walkers - 1hour/day 3-4 days per week. In the last year knee pain caused me to reduce walking (never 2 days in a row). At age 70 I also started wearing knee braces whenever we went walking. After taking GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE 1,500mg per day (500 mornings +1,000 evenings), the knee pain is gone and this week I walked for an hour for the first time without braces and had no pain in either knee.

i need this it is the best

Injured my kneecap as a child. 20 yrs later my knee pain was so bad I thought I'd have to have my knee replaced. A friend told me about GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE. I'm not Mr. Natural & I was so desperate I bought some. 3 days later 80% improvement! I bought more & a couple weeks later the pain returned. I was devastated until l I read the back of the bottle & realized I was under dosing myself by 50%. 1500 mgs a day is the least you should take. My knee pain has been gone for 15 yrs. Everyday I take 2,000 mgs. I have arthritis in my other knee that now & then flares up so I don't know how effective GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE is or isn't for that.Read More Read Less

Was told by orthopedic doctor to take one 1000mg Glucosamine Sulfate once daily for knee pain. Have been taking this product for >5 years and have had few problems since beginning taking it. Have tried not taking to see if really was helping and within 3 days I started back. I highly recommend this product to anyone with knee pain. I think this is a great alternative to taking an arthritis pill.

I started using Glucosamine Sulfate in 1993. I have used it extensively ever since. I no longer have leg or foot pain. My knees no longer "click" and do not pop out of place. I consider it a wonder drug. It has been a life saver. I am no longer in pain.

It reduce my knee pain.

I take Glucosamine SULFATE) (1500mg) Chondroitin SULFATE (1200) and was able to avoid knee replacements. IMPORTANT TO KNOW: SULFATE is more expensive for manufactors, so many use HCL (less effective shown in clinical trials I read). This supplement really can work, BUT buy good name brands. Yes, they are more expensive, but DO YOU want to try and get relief or not?, do you want to see a bottle of supplements or a scapel? Forget any distain by DOCTORS about taking these supplements. They are just beginning to take supplements seriously in MED SCHOOLS. Even if you have to cut back on something else, buy NAME BRAND GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE!(Watch for sales on these too.)Read More Read Less

I have arthritis in my knees and wrists. If I am faithful taking my glucosamine sulfate (Flexrite), it makes the difference between being able to get up stairs to not.

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I HAVE TAKEN 1 TABLET FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT CHANGED TO 2 TABLETS ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. HAS ANYONE EVER EXPERIENCED MUSCLE DISCOMFORT FRoM USING "GLUCOSAMINE HCI 1500 mg W/CHONDROITIN SULFATE 1200mg (KIRKLAND)-I started taking 2 tablets a day when I noticed my leg muscles hurting. It may just be coincidence!