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  1. 06-08-2008, 02:09 PM #1
    dyno
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    What is it in Glucosamine/MSM that helps?

    I am just curious if any of you who have been on this for awhile know what the mechanism is in this therapy that is beneficial to those who it is helping?

    I have started my second bottle now and this is really helping me a lot I think. I even make "bubbles" now sometimes when I go. I am excited about that, I haven't had that kind of stream or volume for a long time.

    I still have to watch my diet but if I want a little bit of a food I couldn't do before I can have a little now.

    I will continue using this and just wanted to understand more about why it is helping me.
    Jolene

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  2. 06-08-2008, 02:16 PM #2
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    Jolene, I am not for sure what is in that helps but my mom has been taking it for her aches and pains for years. She swears by it! And I my husband has always had knee problems and they would hurt him so bad when it would rain. But since he has been on it, he said he has no problems with them.. So I know it is NO fluke by any means.. I still am having flares but I do not feel my bladder like I use to. I do not have that burning all the time. And My stream is not great but it is better!! In the beginning it was dribbles! I am so glad it is helping you.. What Mg are you taking?
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  3. 06-08-2008, 02:19 PM #3
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    I am taking 500mg. of each, that is what is in the capsule, twice a day. So 1000mg. bid(twice a day).
    Jolene

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  4. 06-08-2008, 03:10 PM #4
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    Yeah that is what I am taking!!
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    Ronda

    ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!


    Link to Patient Handbook:
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    Diet Reference Sheet:
    http://www.ic-network.com/diet/icndi...tsheet0909.pdf

    Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring

    Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure

    Meds I have Tried:
    Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
    Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
    Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..

    Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
    Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.

    Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.


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