Anyone Else Flare from Glucosamine/Chondroitin?

[krs72]

I have had IC now for 3 years and have tried different supplements at various times which all seem to make me flare (both my IC and vv). They include glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and N-acetyl Glucosamine. I made the connection after trying Cystoprotek, Cysta-Q, and Bladder Ease (all of which caused me flares and contain glucosamine and chondroitin and/or chondroitin sulfate) and then trying the ingredients separately. The only one I have yet to test is quercitin but plan to try the one from Desert Harvest since I am helped to some degree by the plain aloe product. I'm just wondering if anyone else experiences this since I read so many successful stories about these supplements.

[kadi]

Cystoprotek gave me the worst IC flare & migraine I've ever experienced. I found out later that I'm allergic to fish & shellfish, so that explained that!

[bluetou]

I was able to take glucosamine no issues and quercitan with no issue. The both played a huge roll in my healing naturally. Sorry they caused you a flare.

[bluetou]

Oh yes chrondoiten (sorry spelled wrong) also helped me - no flare - but I bought them separately ....no issues taking them this way.

Peace
Blue

[earthlady]

Maybe it's the sulfate that bothers you? I know there are different types of glucosamine and from what I've read the glucosamine hydrochloride is a little different than the glucosamine sulfate. Just a thought.