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Can Glucosamine Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?
Question: I recently had a bad case of pancretitas and finally got over it I started takinfglucosamine chondroitin for joint pain and my stomach has started hurting a little is this supplement bad for my stomach
Brief Answer:
Not often but possible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This supplement is known to cause mild stomach problems, though not too often. If it causes severe stomach worries with you, I will suggest that you pause and see whether they get resolved. Should they get resolved, then you would need to consider trying something else for your arthritis.
When taking chondroitin, remember to drink much volumes of water to reduce the possibility of having stomach upset. If that doesn't help, you certainly need to stop all of it and try other options.
I hope this helps. Keep me posted on the outcomes.
Not often but possible!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This supplement is known to cause mild stomach problems, though not too often. If it causes severe stomach worries with you, I will suggest that you pause and see whether they get resolved. Should they get resolved, then you would need to consider trying something else for your arthritis.
When taking chondroitin, remember to drink much volumes of water to reduce the possibility of having stomach upset. If that doesn't help, you certainly need to stop all of it and try other options.
I hope this helps. Keep me posted on the outcomes.
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