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Glucosamine Trials Show Little Benefit Against Arthritis

Arthritis in its many forms (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile, etc.) is a debilitating problem for millions of people around the world. The problem is so widespread that an organization, the arthritis foundation, was created to help educate and find causes and hopefully a cure for the disease. Many suffer from joint pain and discomfort in their ankle, knee, hip, shoulder or many other places in their body. Early diagnosis of the condition is always good good. Sufferers seeking relief, remedies, and treatments will find no shortage of ways to deal with the degenerative and chronic symptoms... (continued after the below article)

Arthritis Pain Relief - Arthritis Pain Relief

by Ken Kay

Recently, Many Arthritis Patients Are Choosing Glucosamine for Arthritis Pain Relief

While science has yet to bring us a cure for arthritis, there are many different forms of alternative medicine which can bring arthritis pain relief. While one individual may benefit from magnet therapy and another may see relief through acupuncture, glucosamine dietary supplements are proving themselves to be the leader of the pack when it comes to arthritis pain relief.

Much research is being undertaken on how glucosamine can benefit patients with arthritis. Glucosamine has been shown to reduce inflammation and to retard the progression of joint deterioration in arthritis patients. Many arthritis patients have added a dietary supplement of glucosamine to their diets and are reporting it has the ability to bring about arthritis pain relief.

Glucosamine is a natural substance which is found in the body. The supplemental form of glucosamine usually originates from sea creatures, such as the shrimp, shark, or lobster. The great thing about glucosamine is that you can use it in conjunction with your prescription medication. You should always tell your doctor when you add a supplement (or use another form of alternative medicine) to find arthritis pain relief. Glucosamine is not a fad. In fact, there are many reputable hospitals which are currently researching glucosamine and how it can aid in arthritis pain relief. So, you should not feel you need hide your intake of glucosamine supplements from your doctor.

Glucosamine supplements come in liquid, powder and capsule form. Most individuals take the capsule form of glucosamine for arthritis pain relief. Capsules are convenient and tasteless. They are also fairly inexpensive. Glucosamine comes in different forms, but most individuals take glucosamine sulfate. Glucosamine supplements are available in extended relief or time release form. This is perfect for the individual who is looking to have glucosamine inside their system throughout the day for arthritis pain relief.

Everyone who has arthritis is encouraged to be proactive and find the arthritis pain relief treatment which works for them. Your best bet is to start with glucosamine supplements. You will know within a few weeks if they are working for you. If they do not, you are no worse off than when you started. If they do provide arthritis pain relief for you, you will be joining the list of countless other arthritis patients who are benefitting daily from glucosamine supplements.

Ken Kay is the acclaimed and highly regarded author of numerous health related articles and founder of popular and frequently updated site www.arthritispaincure.com.

(continued from before the article) ...There are prescription and over the counter drugs and medications (like Celebrex, Celecoxib, Ketoprofen, Oruvail, Orudis, Meclofenamate, Meclomen, Naproxen, Naprosyn, COX-2 enzyme inhibitors, and NSAIDS to name just a few) as well as natural alternative approaches like nutritional supplements, vitamins, natural and herbal remedies (like MSM, chondroitin, glucosamine sulfate to name a couple). Diet and exercise are considered by many to be a significant part of the puzzle. Wow. This can be pretty confusing... Severe and advanced cases sometimes require radical measures like joint replacement surgery. If you search the Internet, you will find no shortage of facts, knowledge and information on the matter. With so much study, clinical tests from doctors and medical practitioners, and such broad beliefs about the causes and cures for arthritis it is difficult to know what the authoritative answer is. I certainly don't have it. But... I've collected a broad range of information that I've found interesting and informative. It's just a start... but we have to start somewhere.