Cystoprotek or Aloe or Glucosomine?

**Charisse** · 07-18-2007, 10:19 AM

I am wondering where to start. I'm thinking of trying one of these supplements but I'm confused as to which one to try first? I see that a lot of people take Cystoprotek plus Glucosomine but I thought it had Glucosomine built into it? I also see other people take freeze dried aloe vera only? I ordered some free samples of the Desert Harvest aloe pills. I am mainly worried about GI upset from any of these. Also why do none of these supplements contain MSM? Isn't that supposed to help? I'm so confused

**amanda8** · 07-30-2007, 08:23 AM

hi charisse, i am ready to order the aloe, nothing else works for me did you try it yet and has it helped, let me know how it goes

**Charisse** · 07-31-2007, 05:45 AM

I have not received my free sample yet. I ordered the freeze dried aloe capsules. For now I'm just trying to take the Elmiron but I'm only able to take it with food so not sure if it's absorbing. I also purchased som Glucoscimine/Chondrotin caplets.

**charmedx3** · 07-31-2007, 08:53 AM

hey Charisse! I also called to see if they had free samples, they only offer 1 day supply. not very much. So i ordered in a bottle. I will see how it goes! I am also taking the cysta-q also.

**Charisse** · 07-31-2007, 12:46 PM

Charmed how long have you been on the CystaQ? There are SO many options and I don't want to take too many supplements at once because then I won't know what's helping.

**charmedx3** · 07-31-2007, 01:07 PM

I think I have been taking it for a couple of months. you can get a trial from them. I would try the sample 1st brfore you spend $. I don't know if there has been a difference or not with the cysta-q. I am really hoping on the aloe vera.

**Charisse** · 08-01-2007, 05:45 AM

This is what I'm afraid of -spending a bunch of money and not having it work.

**charmedx3** · 08-01-2007, 12:36 PM

right there with you!!

**soccermom32** · 08-01-2007, 04:03 PM

I take MSM 1500mg twice a day + Glucosomine with MSM tablets, 2 once a day. I think the MSM really helps. When I don't take it, I can tell. I ran out of my vitamin E and Fish Oil last week. I really noticed a difference not taking it. Once I started taking it again I felt better.

I'm not trying to confuse you, but these are the alternatives that help me. I take these along with the Elmiron.

I have read that Chondritin makes people flare so be careful with that one.

I just added Quertcin to the mix this week. That is supposed to reduce inflammation and that is my main complaint - menstrual cramp pain like you.

**Charisse** · 08-02-2007, 04:34 AM

Thank you for replying. Yes I've heard bad things about Chondrotin too but then Dr. Moldwin recommends it in his book so I figure I'm going to try. I have also heard mixed things about the MSM flaring some people. I guess I've got to take it one supplement at a time!