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ccrn · 01-17-2005, 12:25

Sir,

No I have not.

As an RN I have worked with many people whom have had major, catastophic, life changing injuries, somtimes of which the most that could be done was to assist in transition to death with dignity and hopefully some amount of comfort ie pain control.

As a healthcare provider I welcome supplements such as Glucosamine and chondroitin if they decrease pain and add to quality of life.

My only issue has been, and will be, some form of disclosure perhaps regulatory label control and therefore level of quality and efficacy. A can of soup is held to no less standard.

I do believe I can grasp your sentiment at least in part, that being those who suffer will reach out even taking risks.

It seems that Glucosamine and chondriotin work to decrease pain in those who suffer osteoarthritis and other debilitating degenerative joint processes. If we can know exactly what forms work, how, and in what dosage then the more efficient they can be administered. This can only be for the better, especialy for those on limited incomes.

My apologies if I offended. I was only trying to add to the conversation not diminish it. I feel it is my obligation to add information to the community in any way I can be it direct experience or points to take into consideration-

Respectfully

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01-17-2005, 12:25	#26
ccrn Guerrilla Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Event Horizon... Posts: 383	Sir, No I have not. As an RN I have worked with many people whom have had major, catastophic, life changing injuries, somtimes of which the most that could be done was to assist in transition to death with dignity and hopefully some amount of comfort ie pain control. As a healthcare provider I welcome supplements such as Glucosamine and chondroitin if they decrease pain and add to quality of life. My only issue has been, and will be, some form of disclosure perhaps regulatory label control and therefore level of quality and efficacy. A can of soup is held to no less standard. I do believe I can grasp your sentiment at least in part, that being those who suffer will reach out even taking risks. It seems that Glucosamine and chondriotin work to decrease pain in those who suffer osteoarthritis and other debilitating degenerative joint processes. If we can know exactly what forms work, how, and in what dosage then the more efficient they can be administered. This can only be for the better, especialy for those on limited incomes. My apologies if I offended. I was only trying to add to the conversation not diminish it. I feel it is my obligation to add information to the community in any way I can be it direct experience or points to take into consideration- Respectfully (edit grammar) Last edited by ccrn; 01-17-2005 at 23:53.
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