First Week with Glucosamine

One week has passed since I started chasing the dream of ridding myself of knee pain through a glucosamine/chondroitin supplement. So far, the results have been negligible. Or zero. I still have significant pain when my knee is flexed and I put weight on it (usually when trying to sit on the sofa, a low chair, or toilet). From a 90 degree angle, it still hurts when I straighten it without my thigh supported. Also, my psyche still aches when I imagine myself trying to play sports and crumpling to the ground in a pathetic, wailing lump.

Of course, I did not expect extravagant results in the first week, but I was hoping for some morsel to satisfy my athletic soul's appetite. On the other hand, there is also the possibility that I do have some results but they are not yet measurable. Either way, I will continue with the program and take the results as they come.

Since I started, I have gotten a lot of support from people who take glucosamine. It is encouraging to know there are so many out there who have had positive results, and I thank you for your stories and advice. Someday soon, I imagine I will be able to put my arm around the shoulders of an arthritic middle aged friend and, with a far away gaze in my eyes, say, "I remember that feeling. Have I told you about this supplement...."