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On 11 Apr 99 at 13:09, Marty Polonsky wrote: > Bob, > I started using Glucosamine 500/Chondroitin sulfate a couple of weeks ago at > the suggestion of a friend who is a topnotch neurosurgical nurse for severe > and stubborn leg pain which is secondary to chronic back problems. My friend > made the recommendation after seeing a close friend achieve near total relief > from arthrirtis-like pain that had plagued her body for years and which had > resisted countless other interventions. She took the Glucosamine et al for > about 3 months. Another recommendation that I take the supplement came from > the surgeon who did sophisticated, state of the art partial shoulder > reconstructive surgery in July' 98. My recovery from the surgery has been > stalled by a wicked case of dystonia in the same shoulder. Nothing has > helped, including one round of botoxin. I cited my surgeon's competence and > credentials because I see him very much as a "doctor's doctor" which, in my > mind, adds credibility to his recommendation for what is essentially an > alternative medical substance. I'm sorry that I have no direct experience or > info to share with you--it apparently takes 2-3 months to take effect > (the brand that I bought guarantees "results" in 8 weeks or your money back). > Anyway, > I thought my endorsements were worh passing along. > Marty Polonsky > Hi Marty, Bob, & Anne, My wife has tried the TwinLabs Glucosamine 500 / Chondroitin Sulfate for her osteo-arthritus. It is touted to supposedly "rejeuvenate" worn out cartilege. She found little or no improvement and stopped taking this supplement. She says for info look at this site: http://www.health4her.com/prod2/joint.html You might also try the Google search engine at: http://www.google.com Type the words Glucosimine AND Chondroitin in the search box. (1997 Hits) I also tried typing in Glucosimine AND Chondroitin AND Parkinsons (4 Hits) but look out for the myriad of links................ This product may work wonders for some but I hold little hope for this type of supplement and major relief for Parkinsonians. There ain't no magic bullets! All the best .................. Murray [log in to unmask]