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10-26-2021, 10:03 AM
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I had to look it up - I started taking Animal Flex this summer, which has both of those ingredients.
I don't know if it is those two ingredients specifically or something else, but I am 43 and before I started taking it, my body used to be so stiff in the morning when I woke up I used to have to sit on the edge of my bed, lean forward and place my hands on the wall and then basically walk myself up to standing. I also used to have to take my stairs one at a time on the way down - like left foot down then right foot to the same step. then left foot down and right foot to follow. Now that wasn't strictly because I was stiff but my stairs are steeper and narrower than I would prefer so before I loosened up I was legit nervous about losing my balance.
After about a month of consistently taking the Animal Flex I saw marked improvement and now I am at the point of being able to stand right when I wake up, no wall lean necessary, same with the stairs.
I always like the Animal products I used before and I wanted a joint supplement so I tried that because ...well I didn't do any research - I am sure they are charging me for an excessive amount of all the ingredients and probably a bunch I don't need but it was very easy for me and it works so I'm gonna keep using it.
I don't know if it is those two ingredients specifically or something else, but I am 43 and before I started taking it, my body used to be so stiff in the morning when I woke up I used to have to sit on the edge of my bed, lean forward and place my hands on the wall and then basically walk myself up to standing. I also used to have to take my stairs one at a time on the way down - like left foot down then right foot to the same step. then left foot down and right foot to follow. Now that wasn't strictly because I was stiff but my stairs are steeper and narrower than I would prefer so before I loosened up I was legit nervous about losing my balance.
After about a month of consistently taking the Animal Flex I saw marked improvement and now I am at the point of being able to stand right when I wake up, no wall lean necessary, same with the stairs.
I always like the Animal products I used before and I wanted a joint supplement so I tried that because ...well I didn't do any research - I am sure they are charging me for an excessive amount of all the ingredients and probably a bunch I don't need but it was very easy for me and it works so I'm gonna keep using it.
10-26-2021, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted By Cleveland33⏩
Animal sales rep has entered the chatI had to look it up - I started taking Animal Flex this summer, which has both of those ingredients.
I don't know if it is those two ingredients specifically or something else, but I am 43 and before I started taking it, my body used to be so stiff in the morning when I woke up I used to have to sit on the edge of my bed, lean forward and place my hands on the wall and then basically walk myself up to standing. I also used to have to take my stairs one at a time on the way down - like left foot down then right foot to the same step. then left foot down and right foot to follow. Now that wasn't strictly because I was stiff but my stairs are steeper and narrower than I would prefer so before I loosened up I was legit nervous about losing my balance.
After about a month of consistently taking the Animal Flex I saw marked improvement and now I am at the point of being able to stand right when I wake up, no wall lean necessary, same with the stairs.
I always like the Animal products I used before and I wanted a joint supplement so I tried that because ...well I didn't do any research - I am sure they are charging me for an excessive amount of all the ingredients and probably a bunch I don't need but it was very easy for me and it works so I'm gonna keep using it.
I don't know if it is those two ingredients specifically or something else, but I am 43 and before I started taking it, my body used to be so stiff in the morning when I woke up I used to have to sit on the edge of my bed, lean forward and place my hands on the wall and then basically walk myself up to standing. I also used to have to take my stairs one at a time on the way down - like left foot down then right foot to the same step. then left foot down and right foot to follow. Now that wasn't strictly because I was stiff but my stairs are steeper and narrower than I would prefer so before I loosened up I was legit nervous about losing my balance.
After about a month of consistently taking the Animal Flex I saw marked improvement and now I am at the point of being able to stand right when I wake up, no wall lean necessary, same with the stairs.
I always like the Animal products I used before and I wanted a joint supplement so I tried that because ...well I didn't do any research - I am sure they are charging me for an excessive amount of all the ingredients and probably a bunch I don't need but it was very easy for me and it works so I'm gonna keep using it.
10-26-2021, 10:36 AM
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Osteo Bi-Flex. Helped me a lot. Joints feel better at 42 than 32, but I am more friendly to them as far as lifting.
Don't expect to feel anything for a good 7-10 months though.
Don't expect to feel anything for a good 7-10 months though.
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10-26-2021, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted By snailsrus⏩
This, I have not found a supplement that helps my osteoarthritis.I had really bad arthritis
It does nothing
It does nothing
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10-26-2021, 11:22 AM
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Whether placebo or otherwise it works for some. Possible some sort of antiinflammatory pathway.
From a mechanism of action/pharmacology point of view it doesnβt seem to have any viable use in terms of repairing/stabilizing knee cartilage.
OA is mostly due to decreased cartilage leading to joint space narrowing and some bone alterations. Taking components of this wonβt rebuild. Thatβs like telling someone whoβs balding to grind up some hair and drink it thinking itβll help.
From a mechanism of action/pharmacology point of view it doesnβt seem to have any viable use in terms of repairing/stabilizing knee cartilage.
OA is mostly due to decreased cartilage leading to joint space narrowing and some bone alterations. Taking components of this wonβt rebuild. Thatβs like telling someone whoβs balding to grind up some hair and drink it thinking itβll help.
You have my word as a Schons.
10-26-2021, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted By Rooney15⏩
well Iβve had surgery on it but I do still have it ** typoHad as in you dont have it anymore or you still do? Do you use anything for it?
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10-26-2021, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted By Hypernation⏩
The argument is that the supplements help "lube" up these areas, not making the grinding bone to bone/cartilage not be as roughWhether placebo or otherwise it works for some. Possible some sort of antiinflammatory pathway.
From a mechanism of action/pharmacology point of view it doesnβt seem to have any viable use in terms of repairing/stabilizing knee cartilage.
OA is mostly due to decreased cartilage leading to joint space narrowing and some bone alterations. Taking components of this wonβt rebuild.Thatβs like telling someone whoβs balding to grind up some hair and drink it thinking itβll help.
From a mechanism of action/pharmacology point of view it doesnβt seem to have any viable use in terms of repairing/stabilizing knee cartilage.
OA is mostly due to decreased cartilage leading to joint space narrowing and some bone alterations. Taking components of this wonβt rebuild.Thatβs like telling someone whoβs balding to grind up some hair and drink it thinking itβll help.
OP is a wizard. Just received both of mine today. Will take 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin. I'm desperate due to painful chondromalacia patellae so I am willing to try it all
10-26-2021, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted By Celsus⏩
Corticosteroid injections are your friend.The argument is that the supplements help "lube" up these areas, not making the grinding bone to bone/cartilage not be as rough
OP is a wizard. Just received both of mine today. Will take 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin. I'm desperate due to painful chondromalacia patellae so I am willing to try it all
OP is a wizard. Just received both of mine today. Will take 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin. I'm desperate due to painful chondromalacia patellae so I am willing to try it all
That argument is a joke and bro science.
You have my word as a Schons.
10-26-2021, 12:11 PM
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i thought it was proven that supplementing those didn't actually help with joints, i have no idea where i read that but it's in my head as being true
10-26-2021, 12:15 PM
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Been having annoying cracking sounds from most of my joints. Xrays/ MRIs etc came out clear. Lastly my pt prescribed me this. Had me buy the most expensive one.
Didnt work. Its a scam
Didnt work. Its a scam
10-26-2021, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted By Hypernation⏩
I don't want to start with those yet. I am too young and still try to work around it.Corticosteroid injections are your friend.
That argument is a joke and bro science.
That argument is a joke and bro science.
If this **** even helps 2% it's worth it in my case.
Aren't there a couple of studies that indeed says there is some slight effect?
10-26-2021, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted By Celsus⏩
44, I had tons of trouble moving in the morning. My knees sounded like smashing potato chips my ankles were gone too.The argument is that the supplements help "lube" up these areas, not making the grinding bone to bone/cartilage not be as rough
OP is a wizard. Just received both of mine today. Will take 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin. I'm desperate due to painful chondromalacia patellae so I am willing to try it all
OP is a wizard. Just received both of mine today. Will take 1,500 mg of glucosamine and 1,200 mg of chondroitin. I'm desperate due to painful chondromalacia patellae so I am willing to try it all
Glucosamine and chondroitin never helped but Krill oil did. 2 grams in the am and 2 at night. I feel 10 years younger. The cheap stuff from a box store for $15 works fine.
Pros
I don't have crunchy noises anymore.
Doesn't give you fish oil burps.
Pro/con
My BP went down and could go too low.
Near worthless anecdotal internet endorsement for Krill oil over the other stuff.
10-26-2021, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted By snailsrus⏩
Same. Took it for a while and felt nothing. My low back is in shambles right now. Dicloflenac sodium works better for me. Just rub it on and its mild-moderately effectiveI have really bad arthritis
It does nothing
It does nothing
Originally Posted By Hypernation⏩
Yeah it works but you can only have so much corticosteroids in a year's time or else it will leach the calcium from your bones. Say, you've had a few rounds of injections or a steroid pack for the inflammation and then your get Covid. Well, you cant have a steroid pack for that because its too soon or you've had all you can have for the year. I'm sure there is an alternative route but you just dont want to exhaust your primarygo-tofor SO MANY CONDITIONS which is what a corticosteroids areCorticosteroid injections are your friend.
That argument is a joke and bro science.
That argument is a joke and bro science.
Side no though. Some AAS' are approved to combat osteoporosis so there is that. lol
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10-26-2021, 02:46 PM
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Maybe over 5 years ago was when I started taking glucosamine. Wasn't really over weight, but no where near the shape I am now. Had lower back pain and just standing up from sitting on the ground was a 3+ step process involving lower back pain. I don't think the glucosamine helped with anything. Noticed no difference other than I was continuing to get in better and better shape. Stopped taking it after a year and continued getting in better shape. No lower back pain, stand up easily. If anything, I'd recommend taking collagen.
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Originally Posted By tank2003⏩
Lidocaine for the winSame. Took it for a while and felt nothing. My low back is in shambles right now. Dicloflenac sodium works better for me. Just rub it on and its mild-moderately effective
Yeah it works but you can only have so much corticosteroids in a year's time or else it will leach the calcium from your bones. Say, you've had a few rounds of injections or a steroid pack for the inflammation and then your get Covid. Well, you cant have a steroid pack for that because its too soon or you've had all you can have for the year. I'm sure there is an alternative route but you just dont want to exhaust your primarygo-tofor SO MANY CONDITIONS which is what a corticosteroids are
Side no though. Some AAS' are approved to combat osteoporosis so there is that. lol
Yeah it works but you can only have so much corticosteroids in a year's time or else it will leach the calcium from your bones. Say, you've had a few rounds of injections or a steroid pack for the inflammation and then your get Covid. Well, you cant have a steroid pack for that because its too soon or you've had all you can have for the year. I'm sure there is an alternative route but you just dont want to exhaust your primarygo-tofor SO MANY CONDITIONS which is what a corticosteroids are
Side no though. Some AAS' are approved to combat osteoporosis so there is that. lol
In the long run Corticosteroid injections break down the tissue faster and make it worse.
Have you tried doing a nerve block surgery?
Changing life style helped me the most.
No high heels, ever.
Avoiding exercises that mess with it or activities
Cutting out alcohol/smoking never smoked/less energy drinks more water/avoiding supplements that dry you out
If over weight losing weight can help
Enough sleep/better mattress
Avoiding sitting or standing in one position too long
Weight lifting/physical therapy/strengthening the muscle around joint
No super tight jeans
No knee selves these kill my knees
Avoiding dangerous activities were I could injury something else thatβs just gunna give me more arthritis
Surgery helped a lot, metal knee and foot crew
Nerve blocking medication
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Originally Posted By snailsrus⏩
what do you mean metal foot? You've had an ankle replacement?Lidocaine for the win
In the long run Corticosteroid injections break down the tissue faster and make it worse.
Have you tried doing a nerve block surgery?
Changing life style helped me the most.
No high heels, ever.
Avoiding exercises that mess with it or activities
Cutting out alcohol/smoking never smoked
If over weight losing weight can help
Enough sleep/better mattress
Avoiding sitting or standing in one position too long
Weight lifting/physical therapy/strengthening the muscle around joint
No super tight jeans
No knee selves these kill my knees
Avoiding dangerous activities were I could injury something else thatβs just gunna give me more arthritis
Surgery helped a lot, metal knee and foot crew
Nerve blocking medication
In the long run Corticosteroid injections break down the tissue faster and make it worse.
Have you tried doing a nerve block surgery?
Changing life style helped me the most.
No high heels, ever.
Avoiding exercises that mess with it or activities
Cutting out alcohol/smoking never smoked
If over weight losing weight can help
Enough sleep/better mattress
Avoiding sitting or standing in one position too long
Weight lifting/physical therapy/strengthening the muscle around joint
No super tight jeans
No knee selves these kill my knees
Avoiding dangerous activities were I could injury something else thatβs just gunna give me more arthritis
Surgery helped a lot, metal knee and foot crew
Nerve blocking medication
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Originally Posted By lolatpaniccels⏩
bunion had arthritis, big toe joint/side bone is metalwhat do you mean metal foot? You've had an ankle replacement?
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10-26-2021, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted By exsparky⏩
I took Krill oil for almost a year recently, but I did not seem to have any effect on my pain unfortunently.44, I had tons of trouble moving in the morning. My knees sounded like smashing potato chips my ankles were gone too.
Glucosamine and chondroitin never helped but Krill oil did. 2 grams in the am and 2 at night. I feel 10 years younger. The cheap stuff from a box store for $15 works fine.
Pros
I don't have crunchy noises anymore.
Doesn't give you fish oil burps.
Pro/con
My BP went down and could go too low.
Near worthless anecdotal internet endorsement for Krill oil over the other stuff.
Glucosamine and chondroitin never helped but Krill oil did. 2 grams in the am and 2 at night. I feel 10 years younger. The cheap stuff from a box store for $15 works fine.
Pros
I don't have crunchy noises anymore.
Doesn't give you fish oil burps.
Pro/con
My BP went down and could go too low.
Near worthless anecdotal internet endorsement for Krill oil over the other stuff.
That's why I didn't bother buying a new one.
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i took it before but it didnt seem to do anything and its expensive so seems like a waste. i just take fish oil and cholest off and a multi
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