Has anyone tried Flex protex..... I found out just this week I have RA.. The Dr. started me out on Prednisone.... And has since ,sent me a prescription for Methotrexate & folic acid....I have never took anything ...So a bit concerned about all this medicine....So, was just curious as to other alternatives such as Flex protex..Any thoughts..... Thanks!
5/26/08 5:03pm
I haven't actually tried flex protex but I have read quite a bit about it. It is said to be a wonderful supplements for your joints. Please keep in mind though, that there haven't been very many studies on the benefit of this product. If you are wanting some supplements to add to your treatment I would definitely try glucosamine and fish oil. Glucosamine promotes healthy joints and is said to make them stronger. And fish oil is a supplement that naturally combats inflammation in your body. I have RA and it was actually suggested to me by my rheumatologist and I have been taking both for over a year. There are many studies on the benefits of both of these supplements for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. Here is an article on the benefiits of glucosamine:
http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news-196303-66.html
And article on the benefits or fish oil:
http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38/1611/acids/
I hope this helps! Good luck and best wishes!
9/ 4/08 11:30am
Hi Jeaneane,
I have too very close friends who have tried Flex Protex.
One friend needs two knee replacements and has arthritis in his hands. He got noticable results in one and a half to two weeks and the benefits keept increasing the longer he was on it. He is still on it and has no plans on stopping. He is about 60 years old.
My other friend is going on 30 and has RA and has been taking the same medications you are prescribed for about 5 years. Unfortunately the Flex Protex had no effect on her. I beleive the effects of these medications countered the benefits of Flex Protex.
If you haven't tried the medications yet, you may want to consider trying Flex Protex first and see if you get similar results that my first friend had gotten. If I am right taking Flex Protex after starting these medications will not benefit you.
Please feel free to email me. I am being very honest especially since I sell Flex Protex.
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