I'm currently taking Remicaid and methotrexate, but it seems like that's not always enough and want to look into natural remedies. Has anyone tried it and had a positive/negative experience?
Q: Has anyone hear tried Supple? I keep seeing the infomercials and don't want to get sucked in but...
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10/27/08 1:09pm
There are many kinds of alternative therapies out there - supplements to massage, acupuncture, Chinese and herbal medicine and so on. Some are more legitimate than others and it can be difficult to tell which is which. A good guiding principle is the old adage "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" - in other words, if they're promising you the moon, take it with not just a grain of salt, but an entire pound of the stuff.
This is not to say that I wouldn't recommend trying alternative remedies - not at all. I've tried many over the years and some do help (none have cured, though). When it comes to alternative remedies, I approach it with an open mind, but a skeptical eye. Get as much information as you can - it's a good idea to research the remedy you're considering thoroughly on the Internet, find reviews and critiques and discuss it with your doctor. However, since most natural remedies aren't being studied with the same intensity that pharmaceuticals are, most doctors aren't comfortable recommending one way or another. Which leaves you in a place where it's hard to find out which alternative remedies are no better than snake oil and which ones have merit. As well, some may interact with medication you're already taking, which is not a good thing. I would recommend that you consult an expert in alternative medicine, like e.g., a licensed doctor of naturopathy, before you try anything out of the ordinary. Look in the Yellow Pages or on the Internet to find naturopaths in your area or if you are having trouble finding any, try e-mailing a College of Naturopathy to get more information.
In terms of Supple specifically, based on a look on their website it seems to be a liquid version of glucosamine/chondroitin tablets. Most of the other ingredients seem to be vitamins, which are good, but I am uncertain about the one called Rebaudioside-A and the general mention of "minerals". And my personal rule is that I don't take anything I am uncertain about. If you break down the ingredients, you may get the same results from regular supplements you can buy in a health food store or in a supermarket. The question I asked myself is that if you can get the exact same ingredients in other places, can there be any basis to their claim of this one working better?
12/11/09 2:51pm
There's a lot of negative feedback about Supple on the internet, if you do a search, you will find lots of comments and opinions that are not too good. It seems like the one product of this type that is above the crowd, is Flexcin.
12/21/09 4:39am
This is just a scam, its main claim is that big pharma is conspiring against the anti-imflammatories of Supple. Then their silver bullet is the side-effects of Vioxx. Well all drugs have their effects, but an alternative medicine does not have to go throught the hardships real science does. An over the counter drink will never cure your arthiritis, nor will make you feel better. There is no conspiracy with big pharma, remember if it works you actually make money.
1/12/12 10:02am
I tried Supple for over three weeks with plenty of optimism. Less than a month I had chronic gastro problems from upset stomach to severe diarrhea. I called Supple and they finally claimed this is common from some people. They suggests taking it with food, or half a can at a time. The truth is my body was rejecting the ingredients. With their suggestions, I had to ask them, why would I keep taking it? Even changing the dosage made no sense, and I told them they are nuts! They said talk to my doctor. Are you serious? Lastly, it didn't relieve any of my symptoms with joint pain. I wouldn't suggest the product based on my experience with the side effects. They should make a statement on their website to this effect.
My two cents....
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I used have arthritis in my knees and in my arms, in my feet and in my hands and in my hips. I took Pau De Arco tea made fresh every day from the bark of the Pau De Arco tea. I drank about 1 quart of tea daily for about a year or a year and half and all my joint pain went away. I do not drink it anymore and it has been about 7 years since i suffered from any pain.
You can get the bark from an herb store like The Herb Company in Burbank Calif. The instructions for making the tea are usually on the bag.
Do not believe the lie...there is a cure.