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atdec05 · 09-21-2006, 05:07 AM

Hi all,

I've noticed alot of women have mentioned joint pain as a side effect. I've completed 33 of 52 weekly treatments, and over the past few months have started experiencing pain in my back, legs and feet. It feels like I imagine arthritic pain would feel like. Last week after my annual visit, my doctor ordered blood work to check if this is thyroid or arthritic related.

For women who are experiencing joint pain - do you notice more creaking and crunching? I hear crunching around my knees and shins when I go up and down stairs. To me, that sounds like arthritis. I started taking glucosamine, but my blood pressure has gone up (a known side effect) so I'm thinking of switching to glutamine.

- Anna

09-21-2006, 05:07 AM	#72
atdec05 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 144	what kind of joint pain? Hi all, I've noticed alot of women have mentioned joint pain as a side effect. I've completed 33 of 52 weekly treatments, and over the past few months have started experiencing pain in my back, legs and feet. It feels like I imagine arthritic pain would feel like. Last week after my annual visit, my doctor ordered blood work to check if this is thyroid or arthritic related. For women who are experiencing joint pain - do you notice more creaking and crunching? I hear crunching around my knees and shins when I go up and down stairs. To me, that sounds like arthritis. I started taking glucosamine, but my blood pressure has gone up (a known side effect) so I'm thinking of switching to glutamine. - Anna