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Is there research that shows that glucosamine can relieve pain from osteoarthritis?

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No: I do not believe there are any good placebo controlled studies that show that glucosamine relieves pain of oa.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 11/22/2013

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29yrs. Male. Have osteoarthritis. Taking physiotherapy. Can glucosamine tablets help me? Or do any medicines help me to regrow the cartilage?

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My grandmother is 70 and her doctor told her she has osteoarthritis. Does glucosamine and chondroitin really work?

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Im maintaining healthy lifestyle with a calorie deficit &workout daily with just 2 rest days.I have early stages of osteoarthritis.I am taking brands which contain glucosamine&collagen for a week &I feel bloated in my lower abs&hip dips?

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