I have used Glucosamine HCl/MSM and been completely satisfied-for pain in the base thumb joints. Tried Glucosamine HCl/Chrondroitin/MSM and had tummy upset, while the other does not. There is also a Glucosamine Sulphate/MSM-am trying it now since it is cheaper.
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I took glucosamine sulfate for about 30 years for general joint pain (knees and elbows). It completely eliminated the pain, which returned for a while when I quit taking it. Then glucosamine HCl was introduced and I began taking it and my joint pain returned. Since I've gone back to glucosamine sulfate, the pain has gone away. If you try glucosamine sulfate, there is a brand called DONA (avail...
CCryder | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/5/2016
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I took glucosamine sulfate for about 30 years for general joint pain (knees and elbows). It completely eliminated the pain, which returned for a while when I quit taking it. Then glucosamine HCl was introduced and I began taking it and my joint pain returned. Since I've gone back to glucosamine sulfate, the pain has gone away. If you try glucosamine sulfate, there is a brand called DONA (available from Amazon) that is prescription grade for Europe, where it requires a prescription, that works very well for me.Read More Read Less
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After 2 weeks I developed a severe itching/rash on my stomach.
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Roy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/19/2008
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I have used Glucosamine HCl/MSM and been completely satisfied-for pain in the base thumb joints. Tried Glucosamine HCl/Chrondroitin/MSM and had tummy upset, while the other does not. There is also a Glucosamine Sulphate/MSM-am trying it now since it is cheaper.
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