Glucosimine tablets.

[juliely]

I was recently advised to take Glucosimine tabs to ease joint pain (I am 49), but after taking them for a few days my stomach became absolutely huge. I looked about 7 months pregnant. I don't think I put any weight on, just filled up. I wondered if anyone else had suffered the same thing. Is it temporary, should I continue taking the tabs? I already take cod liver oil tabs but these are not enough. Any advice will be gratefully received.

Thanks.
Julie.

[henrys]

my wifes pal
takes glusomaine
no probs
they might be the wrong tabs for u

she takes them for knee joints
she is happy with them
not much help to u though
with my info

[shaneystar2]

I take them Julie for joint pain and have no problems ...I take the Seven Seas Pure Cod Liver Oil Plus Glucosamine.
I seem to remember reading some where that it can cause constipation.
Have a look here
http://www.clinicalanswers.nhs.uk/index.cfm?qu estion=2738.

It could be that it's a new thing to you and needs to get into your system.But of course what suits one doesn't suit another.
I would persevere for a little while but if you continue like this stop them and see how you feel then .Make sure you drink down plenty of water with them ..Good luck

[sunflower71]

I take them too and dont have any problems.......I do suffer from bloated tummy but been taken tabs for a year and a half and the bloated was a few months ago and lasted a few months but stopped after i stopped having bread!

[juliely]

Thanks everyone.