Thanks, Andrea. I've read a lot of studies refuting the usefulness of 
g/c and msm but I also know of several folks like yourself who feel they 
benefit from it.
Stevie

On 1/19/2010 4:16 AM, Andrea Hughett wrote:
> I take glucosamine/chondrotitin/MSM.  I can't vouch for the scientific basis, double-blind studies, rationale, or what it is standing in for which was in the HG diet but lacking in mine....but when for reasons of money, laziness, or forgetfulness, I don't take it for several days to a week, my joints tell me I need to go back to it.
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> --- On Mon, 1/18/10, Stevie<[log in to unmask]>  wrote:
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>> From: Stevie<[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Arthritis question...
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Date: Monday, January 18, 2010, 4:19 PM
>> Hello everyone. This may be sort of
>> off topic and I apologize in advance if it is. I have read
>> that paleo eating can help rheumatoid arthritis, but haven't
>> really found anything saying it's of benefit to
>> osteoarthritis--the wear and tear on joints as we age. Three
>> of my sisters have osteoarthritis and I've been trying to
>> find info to help them alleviate pain/inflammation and
>> possibly to prevent further deterioration of the joint.
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>> I'd appreciate any links, suggestions and/or personal
>> experiences of what may help.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Stevie
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