I have a big, old, arthritic dog. His condition has improved greatly since the Previcox/Glucosamine regimen, but I’m considering getting him one of those telescoping ramps, specifically to help with getting him in and out of my car. Any info/opinions of these ramps would be appreciated. Thank you! btw he weighs about 85 pounds.

Most pain relief creams, etc. target the muscles, rather than the nerves that are affected by osteoarthritis. I have heard that glucosamine may be helpful in treating arthritis. I am not looking for a cure, just pain relief. I am currently taking high doses of Ibuprofen, which can cause liver damage. I would rather take something that targets the source of the problem. Has anyone taken glucosamine and had positive results for back pain relief?

Tried other FM rx,s; bad side effects;now on Savella and Tylenol for pain..helps only a little. Also prosac for long time..really helps depression. Savella helps fibrofog, but need more pain relief. Dont know if its mainly OA causing pain and Dr. says I,ll need narcotics for arthritis pain(bone spurs etc in neck,thumb also sciatica), but hate to start on them. Dispite Protonics(on acid blockers for years) now have occasional stomach pain.Is high dose of Savella causing more bleeding or irritaion? Should I go back to 100mg?( I think I had more energy then. What might help OA pain without more GI distress and let me see if Savella helps more than just fibrofog. I’m now taking 200mg Savella.,Trazadone(100mg)at night with 1/8mg xanax for sleep,1300mg acetametaphen 3xdaily and prosac 20mgdaily. also glucosamine/chondroitin and vitamins. Still fatigued alot with pain. What narcotic wont irritate stomach or make me feel "zonked" . Dr. said start with Tramadol,butI read that its hard on stomach.
Would appreciate any input.

a friend has real severe osteoarthritis in both knees, this person also has Hepatitis C. the doc wants them to do have knee replacement surgery but it cannot be done for awhile due to work contaraints. We heard glucosamine SULFATE may help osteoarthritis and rebuild cartilage but what about the shellfish ban for Hep c patients, glucosamine sulfate is made from the shell of shellfish.

I’m 33 and have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, and hip. I was taking Naproxin but got an ulcer from it. Does glucosamine work?

Painkillers (?), if osteoarthritis is in the hips/knees, is total hip or knee replacement needed?
What other alternative methods are available to treat this? I’ve heard of glucosamine sulphate, is it any good?

I am 61 and have started feeling pain in my shoulders, knees, and hips associated with arthritis. Does liquid glucosamine-chondroitin-MSM act faster than the pill form of the named ingredients?

I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis at 18, but over the past year it’s gotten so bad, at times I can’t walk. Should I take the Glucosamine/Condroitin/MSM supplement? Or something else?
I just started taking calcium supplements, because I know I don’t have enough in my diet.
I don’t want to be in a walker by the time I’m 30! Any advice?

My Rotties are both 13 years old,they still enjoy daily walks and swimming at our beach and show no signs of pain while doing so,as soon as I get home they suffer.Am i doing them wrong by still walking them and is Glucosamine really as good as everbody says?

It seems with the change of weather and some of the cats ages they have developed arthritis. It has been said that aspirin is helpful but what about glucosamine? One of them has been prescribed steroids for a hip displacement and although the steroids seem to help dramatically it may be too invasive for some of the others. Your help would be appreciated.