Question 1

can synthroid (thyroxine) be taken together with glucosamine?

Accepted Answer

Synthroid-glucosamin: It is best to always take synthroid (thyroxine) first thing in the am, without taking anything else or eating for at least one hour.  Taken at a different time, glucosamine is safe to take.

Question 2

can i also take synthroid in the a.m. with my lexapro (escitalopram) and glucosomine/chondroitin?

Accepted Answer

Not at the same time: Thyroid should be taken separately from other meds or food. 30 minutes before with coffee; shower, dress, then eat.  This is what i do!

Question 3

glucosamine is helpful to cure crepitus?

Accepted Answer

No: Glucosamine cures nothing. It may have some benefit in reducing osteoarthritic pain.

Question 4

what is using glucosamine for tmj?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: I realize that a common joint formula is chondroitin and glucosamine sulfate.  Tmj/tmd is often a combination of joint, muscle and the teeth not functioning correctly.  Supplements may help, but i would not rely upon them for a lot of relief.

Question 5

is liver affected by glucosamine?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: There is not much evidence of liver damage by glucosamine. According to mayo clinic : one patient developed liver inflammation (acute cholestatic hepatitis) after taking glucosamine forte. Review this good article.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/glucosamine/ns_patient-glucosamine/dsection=safety.

Question 6

will glucosamine help osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: I have patients that do believe that glucosamine helps their oa pain. There is no real evidence that it makes a difference. It does not change the arthritic problem but no medication or supplement does at this time for oa. Occassionally I have seen some relief in knee and hip pain in rare patients.

Question 7

does glucosamine cause blood thinning?

Accepted Answer

No: Not known to affect this but if you have underlying coagulation problems or you are on any blood anticoagulants  it may. But not by itself.

Question 8

what exactly is glucosamine chondroitin?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage Components: Glucosamine is a modified sugar that can be crosslinked to form shellfish shells and glycosaminoglyans, a major component of connective tissue. Chondroitin sulfate is a particular kind of glycosaminoglycan that is especially prevalent in cartilage and is often depleted during osteoarthritis..

Question 9

how much glucosamine supplement do i take?

Accepted Answer

It is not known yet: The best dose of glucosamine is not known. Most research studies have used doses of 1, 200 to 1, 500 mg per day, usually in two or three separate doses. Because supplement manufacture is more loosely regulated than drug manufacture and producers voluntarily follow good manufacturing practices, purchase glucosamine from a reputable supplier.

Question 10

does glucosamine and chondroitin really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin has been shown in studies to (1) provide a degree of pain relief in the short term, and (2) trigger growth of new cartilage when taken for at least two years straight.  So it can help you pain and reverse some of the chronic damage.  You can find this in the health food store.  MSM is not necessary and adds to the cost of the product.

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