Treatment Reviews:  Glucosamine for Knee Osteoarthritis


Condition Treatment Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
Knee Osteoarthritis
Glucosamine
2.9
3 1 4

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  • SuzyQD
  • Female
  • 160 pounds
  • 5 Feet 7 Inches
 No change

Glucosamine was worthless and hydrotherapy, combined with yoga and cable weights did not make a difference. I also tried a knee brace, which was not at all helpful. I think different people react differently to situations, so I am just trying to be patient.

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Treatment Combo:   Glucosamine + Cable Weights + Yoga + Knee brace + Hydrotherapy
Helpful?
 Helped a lot

All of these treatments were not adding any pressure on my knee. It seems like when I add more pressure of try to do aerobics, it makes everything worse.

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Treatment Combo:   Glucosamine + Swimming + Weight Machines + Strengthening + Weight Loss + Diet Management + Water Aerobics
Helpful?
 Helped a lot

Seems to help lubricate joints along with condroitin.

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Treatment:   Glucosamine
Helpful?
  • m5940
  • Female
  • 190 pounds
  • 5 Feet 10 Inches
 Helped a little
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osteoarthritis in both knees that started about 11 years ago

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Treatment Combo:   Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) + Glucosamine + Cortisone Injection + Heat Therapy + Weight Loss + Bupropion Medication + Antibiotics + Anti-anxiety medication + Herbs
Dates:  May 2, 2000 - Ongoing
Helpful?
 Helped a lot

I originally injured my knee in high school sports. When I was sent to the hospital, they didn't really diagnose it as anything and I was released. When I joined the Army, I ran a lot. My knee continued to get worse and worse. I tried physical therapy and it ...

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Treatment Combo:   Glucosamine + Swimming + Physical Therapy + Water Aerobics
Dates:  July 18, 2007 - Ongoing
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