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Old 03-27-2024, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MightyDog View Post
it is worth a try and won't hurt you to do so. For a dozen+ years, I've taken a supplement of glucosamine with chondroitin, about 500 mgs/ 4 times p/week. But, if I were new to it, I'd take 1000 mgs/ 5 per/week and if it's going to help, you'll know in about 2 weeks.
I 2nd the motion for glucosamine-chondroitin. Starting taking 750mg per day 20 years ago for degenerative disc disease. I was wearing a back brace for any activity then. After just a year, my back was so much better and I've never been laid up again for 20 years now!