Lew's Joint Cartilage Adventure, Part 4 Ostearthritis

As of a several months ago, the supplements didn't seem to be working any longer. The cartilage in my thumbs joints seemed to be just about gone. The range of motion was way too much, with very little strength. Dr. Stephen Bittiker mentioned, on his show, that he has noticed only hyaluronic acid from rooster comb seems to be effective (not vegetarian hyaluronic acid). After taking 1 Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid Complex (from rooster comb) with each meal for 4 months, the range of motion is about normal with some thumb strength. Nice to be able to use fingernail clippers again! Strength is gradually improving. I quit taking glucosamine because your body tries to make hyaluronic acid from glucosamine. Why not take a shortcut and use hyaluronic acid. Also tried quitting Celadrin for the pain. That was a mistake! Back on 1 Now Foods Celadrin with each meal. Still taking glucosamine sulfate, 1/4 teaspoon with each meal.

Jarrow Formulas Hyaluronic Acid Complex -- 60 capsules

NOW Celadrin & MSM, 60 Capsules

NOW Glucosamine Sulfate, 170 Grams

See my January 27, 2005, posting - How to Listen to Natural Health and You With Dr. Stephen Bittiker.