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08-21-2007, 08:29 PM
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Anyone know about Glucosamine Chondrotin
I am almost ashamed to post this minor question with some of the other issues some are dealing with right now but I will anyway as I learn more from this forum then both my oncologists.
I started taking Glucosamine Chondrotin this week for severe joint pain due to arimidex. I have to tell you, day three and my joint pain is much better. Maybe it is all in my head but my joints felt better today and I haven't had much relief for some time. So then I ask myself, if it works so well, why don't I hear much about others using it? Maybe it interferes with how the arimidex works. I don't know! My oncologists both "don't think" it should be a problem.
Anyone out there wise on this supplement?
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Debra
Diag. 11/05 at age 40 triple positive
3.8 cm tumor and 9 mm tumor
Stage IIb/SN positive(no other nodes)Grade 3
Bilat. mastect. 12/05 (Rt.prophylactic) followed with AC/taxol/Herceptin/tamoxifen then switched to arimidex after hysterectomy in 12/06. August 07 switched to Aromasin due to severe jt. pain from Arimidex. Nov. 2011 No more meds and NED!
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08-21-2007, 08:39 PM
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Location: Acworth, GA
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Debra,
After I had my back surgery in 2004 my neurologist recommended that I take the Glucosamine Chondrotin since I have permanent nerve damage. I still take it and the days I forget my body tells me.
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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08-21-2007, 09:24 PM
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Location: Canada
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glucosamine chondrotin
Hi
I take plain glucosamine because I have a shell fish allergy and can't take
the chondrotin. Both my pharmacist and my oncologist said it was okay to take it with the Arimidex. Hope it helps you.
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PinkGirl
Dx Aug/05 at age 51
2cm. Stage 2A, Grade 3
ER+/PR-
Her2 +++
Sept 7/05 Mastectomy
4 FAC, 4 Taxol, no radiation
1 year of Herceptin
Tamoxifen for approx. 4 months,
Arimidex for 5 years
Prophylactic mastectomy June 22/09
" I yam what I yam." - Popeye
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08-22-2007, 03:05 AM
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Its fine to take. I take it to prevent my normal aches and pains from running. That and omega 3 keep me lubed up.
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Kind regards
Becky
Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia
NED 18 years!
Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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08-22-2007, 05:13 PM
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Thank you ladies!
I just needed a little reassurance from "the wise ones" as I see all of you!! There is just so much info out there about what may or may not interfere with meds or "stir up" anything else that I hate to take anything extra. However, I need some relief from joint pain so I am willing to try anything short of going off arimidex.
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Debra
Diag. 11/05 at age 40 triple positive
3.8 cm tumor and 9 mm tumor
Stage IIb/SN positive(no other nodes)Grade 3
Bilat. mastect. 12/05 (Rt.prophylactic) followed with AC/taxol/Herceptin/tamoxifen then switched to arimidex after hysterectomy in 12/06. August 07 switched to Aromasin due to severe jt. pain from Arimidex. Nov. 2011 No more meds and NED!
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08-22-2007, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Stockton, NJ
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I use Iceland Health Joint Relief. It has omega 3 in it too and we all know we need that! You can get it online.
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Kind regards
Becky
Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia
NED 18 years!
Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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08-23-2007, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ireland
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I also take glucosamine/chondroitin for relief from arimdex related joint pain and neuropathy, I find it good too although it only eases the discomfort rather than erasing it.
I found it took about six weeks before I noticed a difference though.
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Tricia
Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive
A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr
Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06
Currently taking Arimidex..
June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density.
Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc.
2014 Normal Dexa scan
2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!
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08-26-2007, 03:43 PM
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Member
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I have seen a few double blinded-placebo controlled studies from Europe and US that show that the combination of glucosamine, chondroitin and manganese can improve radiological evidence of arthritis and lessen joint pain. With this in mind, I look for the combination of these ingredients when I buy glucosamine supplements. I am not sure how they are working for me at this time - I have waxing/waning pain in my feet, knees, wrists and fingers (presumably from Arimidex). But, none of the pain seems to interfere with my exercise plans. Low dose ibuprofen or tylenol seem to work well.
Shad
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Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma 1/06, two tumors <0.7 cm, unilateral mastectomy 2/06. E+, P+, HER2+
Sentinal node biopsy negative (but 2 abnormal cells seen subcapsule in the first node).
4 rounds of A/C, 1 year of Herceptin.
1/07 Started on Femara - severe lethargy
4/07 Switiched to Arimidex - doing OK
5/07 DIEP free flap reconstruction with tummy tuck!
Last edited by Shad; 08-26-2007 at 03:44 PM..
Reason: add from Arimidex
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