I take one capsule a day called turmeric curcumin from Puritans Pride. It has 400 mg of turmeric and 50 mg of turmeric extract. I also take chondroiton and glucosomine. I found that the combination works best for me. I started with the latter two and did not get much relief until I added the turmeric. But when I took turmeric only, it did not seem to be as effective. I have never tried prescription drugs for relief.
Thanks for the info.
My mother passed along some information about someone who had begun taking turmeric about six months ago, or so, and noticed after a couple of months that it really helped her arthritis although she had begun taking it for another reason at the suggestion of her doctor.
I’m not certain what else she takes, or in what dosage, so I’m glad to know what is helping you.
I bought a bottle of Rexall Turmeric 450mg with the 50mg of turmeric extract,and began taking one each morning a couple of weeks ago.
Mother thought the person told her that she is taking one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, but I didn’t want to do that without checking it out, since the recommended dosage on the bottle is one daily.
I have been taking 2400mg of fish oil daily for quite a while. It is supposed to help against inflammation as well.
I checked out interactions at Drug Digest, and this came up...says the interaction is minor in severity, but thought you might like to know the info.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs/1,4109,,00.html
GLUCOSAMINE may interact with TURMERIC
Both glucosamine and turmeric contain chemicals that may reduce the blood’s ability to form clots. When taken together, they can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. Individuals who take both may need more frequent blood tests to make sure that blood is clotting properly. In addition, both glucosamine and turmeric contain substances that may lower blood sugar levels. If they are used together, blood sugar levels may become too low and symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, and distorted speech, may result. In general, glucosamine and turmeric should not be taken at the same time. If they are used together and bleeding is uncontrolled or blood sugar levels become too low, either glucosamine or turmeric or both may need to be stopped. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is well-documented and is considered minor in severity.
Last Updated: September 2005
GLUCOSAMINE may interact with CHONDROITIN
Both glucosamine and chondroitin contain chemicals that may reduce the blood’s ability to form clots. When taken together, they can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. In general, glucosamine and chondroitin should not be taken together. Individuals who take both may need more frequent blood tests to make sure that blood is clotting properly. Those who experience problems may need to stop taking glucosamine, chondroitin, or both. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is well-documented and is considered minor in severity.
Last Updated: September 2005
CHONDROITIN may interact with TURMERIC
Both chondroitin and turmeric contain chemicals that may reduce the blood’s ability to form clots. When taken together, they can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. In general, chondroitin and turmeric should not be taken together. If you take both, however, your doctor should be informed. You may need frequent blood tests to make sure that your blood is clotting properly. If you experience problems, you may need to stop taking chondroitin, turmeric, or both. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems.
This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.
Last Updated: May 2005