I have suffered from two broken bones in my fifties that were not set properly and did not heal well. In the high humidity and in the bitter cold especially , my joints swell even more and I can feel the metal plate in my leg and can actually count the screws as they are pressed closer to my skin from the swelling and inflammation . As an arthritis sufferer, I turned to Spring Valley Glucosamine and Chondroitin for some relief on really bad days . I have tried other Glucosamine and chondroitin products such as Osteo Bi Flex and Flex a min ,etc but this Spring Valley product has a greater doseage of the two supplements and brings far more relief . Anyone who suffers from osteoarthritis will find relief from this product - these two supplements were originally used on lame horses and were found to provide excellent results and then a formula was devised for human consumption . I could not even move on some days if I did not take this product which gives me my mobility back .

chercat

Springfield, MA

Others in my household use Spring Valley Glucosamine-Chondroitin, who happen to be much older, and suffer from joint pain due to overuse or injury.  I am not yet middle-aged, but my jobs and lifestyle have taken their toll, and certain joints of my body, especially my hands, clearly are developing some osteoarthritis.  When I began to consider how progressively worse this can become as I age, I grew willing to try this supplement.  It was easy to do, because others in the house were taking it.  They recommended it start taking it as directed for about two months, and see if it had any positive results for me.  It was gradual, but it is clear that my joints-especially my fingers, are feeling better.  I don't wake up with fingers that won't bend without pain anymore-and that says something pretty clear.  Since my lifestyle is putting such tax on my body, I am encouraged to know that this supplement is doing something to repair and maintain my joints. 

jayes

Fairfield, VA

My doctor advised me to take the vitamin glucosamine.  For my hips which are now getting up there in age and a bit creeky.  I thought, well really I am too young to need vitamins (at age 43, i just thought i was too young).  Anyway I ignored him.  When I went to the chiropractor, he also suggested I take glucosamine and since I was in pain at the time I figured why not?  So I tried Spring Valley glucosamine and chondrointin.  The pills are quite large but I managed to take a whole bottle of them.  I then decided to try the store brand as they were cheaper as the Spring Valley glucosamine really helped.  Wrong idea.  I know the store brands are supposed to be, well, at least comperable but I beg to differ.  I could really tell the difference when I took the Spring Valley glucosamine as opposed to the store brand.  The Spring Valley made me feel so much better! My joints are much less painful and I can even play fetch with my new dog!  I am loving life and it loves me back.

linkenparkboo

Rankin, TX

When I was in my thirties I started having trouble with my knees. I found I could no longer ride my bike the pain was so bad. I started taking Knox nutra joint, but didn't really notice any difference. Then my mom told me about this new stuff she was on called Glucosamin Chondroitin. I started taking it, and after awhile thought I'm going to try to ride my bike. I did, and was amazed to find I no longer had any pain in my knees. Every thing was going fine for many years until I was in my late fourties. I had been taking so many different supplements and vitamins that I didn't notice I had run out of my Glucosamin Chondroitin. I don't even know how long I had been out when my knees began to hurt all the time, which is when I realized I had run out of Glucosamin Chondroitin. I raced right to the store to buy a new supply, and began taking it the way I had before. Single strength twice a day. More and more time went by, and I wasn't getting any better, actually getting worse to the point I could barely walk for a year and half. I up my dose, and was just fine after 2 weeks!

LSeverud

Cottage Grove, MN

I've been experiencing pain in the rear thumb joint of my left hand for a couple of years now.  It may sound trivial, but believe me without a fully functioning thumb routine chores get awfully difficult, and of course painful. I've of course seen several doctors about it.  I had a couple of cortisone shots that I was assured would solve the problem but nothing helped. Last month on a routine visit to my family doctor, he asked about the thumb. "No better", I told him.  He offered to send me to yet another specialist, but then he suggested that before seeing another MD, I might want to try taking a  Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplement.  I wasn't overly optimistic, but I agreed to try it.  On a trip to Wal-Mart on the way home I picked up a bottle. **Spring Valley Triple Strength Glucosamine Chondroitin plus MSM** Well here it is a month later and the pain is gone!  In fact, the pain was virtually gone within two weeks of my daily dosing regimen.  Two tablets in the morning (usually with breakfast) and that's it. Interestingly, some other miscellaneous joint pains are either gone or greatly reduced.  The proof is in the fact that I'm making fewer sounds like my father when I awaken each morning.  That's proof for you! **My Viewpoint** I'm now a fan.  If after seeing no results after several trips to specialists, this supplement does the job, how could I do anything but recommend it.  But do continue seeing your doctor. Regards, Rudi

RudiXeno

Boca Raton, FL