? re Sam-e and MSM for arthritis

[Guest guest]

Hello,

I started taking SAM-e and MSM for arthritis in my thumb. I took 1200

mg SAMe (400 at a time) and 600mg MSM, 200 at a time. After about a

week I felt extremely jumpy, so I cut back the SAM-e and eliminated

the MSM. I know that too much SAM-e can have that effect.

I'm wondering if the 2 supplements act in a cumulative manner and if

so if I should just take one or the other, not both. The SAM-e

definitely eases the arthritis. I'm not sure if the MSM has an effect.

(I also take a lot of herbs and use a homeopathic cream). Right now

I'm taking 800 mg SAM-e with no bad effect, would like to add the MSM

to see if I can increase the healing power.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

ellen

[Guest guest]

, " rasheedaas "

<rasheedaas> wrote:

> Hello,

> I started taking SAM-e and MSM for arthritis in my thumb. I took

1200

> mg SAMe (400 at a time) and 600mg MSM, 200 at a time. After about a

> week I felt extremely jumpy, so I cut back the SAM-e and eliminated

> the MSM. I know that too much SAM-e can have that effect.

> I'm wondering if the 2 supplements act in a cumulative manner and

if so if I should just take one or the other, not both. The SAM-e

> definitely eases the arthritis. I'm not sure if the MSM has an

effect.

> (I also take a lot of herbs and use a homeopathic cream). Right now

> I'm taking 800 mg SAM-e with no bad effect, would like to add the

MSM to see if I can increase the healing power.

> Any ideas?

> Thanks, ellen

 

Ellen,

MSM would be my supplement of choice for arthritis. A very

controversial subject and everyone has their own personal

preference, but according to certain authors MSM usually is more

effective.

My guess would be that you are experiencing these symptoms because

y;ou have started with extremely high doses in each instance. Every

author that I've ever read has stated that one should start with

much smaller doses, say one 200 mg capsule each day and continue to

increase to the desired dosage over an extended period of time.

 

I believe that these herbs can be conbimed effectively, however are

you aware that SAMe may increase bipolar tendencies?

We must keep this in mind as we supplment. Most people don't have

any problem with it, however it may be a contributing factor.

Best Regards,

JoAnn