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Glucosamine and MSM side effects?

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jan74819
jan74819

This might sound completelymad but has anybody out there had any adverse mental side effects from taking Glucosamine/MSM?  I am feeling shaky and slightly fearful and wake up with a feeling of doom.  I know these are classic signs of depression but I didn't have them before taking this supplement.  I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my hips and have been taking pain killers and anti-inflammatories for the past six months (it's taken this long for my doctor to diagnose this, after a mis-diagnosis of bursitis, being sent to have physio therapy without any diagnosis what for, a cancelled ultra sound because the radiologist said I should have physiotherapy (!) and eventually an MRI).  However, I was coping ok but now feel quite bad.  Any help please?

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 jan74819

    Posted

    Hi jan. Glucosanmine can react with some prescribed medication. Does your doctor know you are taking these supplements? I'd be cautious and stop taking them and discuss it with the doctor or pharmacist
    • jan74819
      jan74819 Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks so much, I'm only on statins but you may well be right, I'll talk to my doctor next visit and leave the alone for now!
    • Jan999
      Jan999 jan74819

      Posted

      Think that's a sensible idea. You just never know because some of the supplements contain other ingredients such as additives and I think Glucosamine may contain fish shell although I couldn't be 100% certain.
    • jan74819
      jan74819 Jan999

      Posted

      Yes they certainly contain fish shell, the assistant in the pharmacy asked me if I was allergic, which I'm not.  Anyway, I'm not taking any more and will up the Nsaids to help with the pain.  Thanks for your input.
  • pamela84004
    pamela84004 jan74819

    Posted

    Before I started taking it I checked with my pharmacist and he said it was OK with the midecation that I take, though I must admit I feel a little "low" on it and it sets my "systom" going within an hour or so of taking it!!!
    • jan74819
      jan74819 pamela84004

      Posted

      Thanks Pamela, I think there are more side effects than we know about, suits some and not others.  I'll stop taking them for the time being.  Thanks for your reply.
  • pamela84004
    pamela84004 jan74819

    Posted

    I was considering the same thing, and seeing if it was them, or just me??
    • jan74819
      jan74819 pamela84004

      Posted

      Good idea - maybe you have some worries that are making you a bit down as well?  I've gone back on Omega 369 fish oils, no side effects!
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