Babyt 4th Gear July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 Does glucosamine cream work? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 Does glucosamine cream work? No, you're better off doing regular exercise and shedding some weight to take the stress off the knees etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liping24cn Clutched July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 Ther are quick fix remedy that prey on the gullible and lazy. Some will swear it works, some will not feel anything. Up to the user. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear July 31, 2012 Author Share July 31, 2012 i have been running at least 4 times a week...feeling cranky on my joint... if take pills will work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlau 1st Gear July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 for me, it worked initially as it helped to numb the joint between both my big toes and soles. The pain that it exuded was more "hot" than the joint pain, but then as i jogged more, my joint pain increased, and it cant numb effectively liao... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liping24cn Clutched July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 They are supplements. I take bee pollen, sometimes omega, sometimes glucosamine pills, multi-vit, ginkgo bulbs, collagen. But I don't know they works or not? Just feel good, knowing I give my body the nutrients to repair and grow properly. I guess it's not easy to prove and justify whether it works or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-driver 5th Gear July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 Only you know your body and no one else. No one knows if the pills or cream help. Placebo effect confirm have 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikelashi Neutral Newbie July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 I used to take the pills and also did apply the cream on different period of time. I think the cream is useless, but I also find the pills not very effective. Hence, I began to eat more lady fingers, and 鱼鳔 (yu biao, some parts of the fish) which are good for your joints. Besides diet, you can perhaps consider doing some sports which has less impact on your knees such as swimming and cycling. Allow your knees to recover first, don't let the injury worsen and bring it to old age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 I took some glucosamine pills once. It has zero effect for me. So I stop and save my money. My knee joints were worn out long time ago. Even had an arthroscopy done on the left knee. But the pain returns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 It works for me many years ago, before that I took the pill for few months and heard it has side effect and I stopped. Think I use less than half the tube and no more pain till now, not sure was due to the pill earlier, or the cream, or I change my diet (no beans products). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky61 1st Gear July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 (edited) Does glucosamine cream work? its called placebo, the mind is a very strong. it controls how u perceive pain n relief Edited July 31, 2012 by Sky61 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotamp 3rd Gear July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 whatever cream is only effective if the target is very near or on the skin.....but the joints are way way into the muscles....wont work that way. better off eating healthy food and doing moderate exercise than spend this type of money....wear and tear is just part of aging. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged July 31, 2012 Share July 31, 2012 Does glucosamine cream work? It is like a car with 'worn out' suspension bushes,& you sprayed WD-40 on it,only can lasts a few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic August 1, 2012 Share August 1, 2012 Does glucosamine cream work? There is absorption via the skin. But it's likely to be inconsistent in terms of maintaining blood levels. Most orthopods i know are quite dismissive. The original product came from NUS and it's mostly hype Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic August 1, 2012 Share August 1, 2012 Glucosamine tablets have some small benefit to patient (not sure if wholly placebo or something more). But in general to see any effect, it takes 6 mths. My parents take it but it's purely placebo effect for them (i don't tell them though!) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee 1st Gear August 1, 2012 Share August 1, 2012 there is minimum amount of dosage for glucosamine to 'work' or have some affect in rejuvenating the joint lubrication. The ratio should be related to one's weight. so i've been told. i'm not a doc so you may want to check with your GP/research online for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic August 1, 2012 Share August 1, 2012 1500mg/day is required. At least 2-3 pills/day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator August 1, 2012 Share August 1, 2012 1500mg/day is required. At least 2-3 pills/day. And it comes with a side effect, kidney stones. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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