A small drop in hot water or tea might help, she suggested helpfully. I was game. It tasted terrible, but what the heck. Down the hatch. Another person suggested glucosamine sulfate, a naturally occurring substance in the body.
Proponents say taking extra amounts of glucosamine can stimulate new cartilage production.
I took three pills a day for several months, and didn't notice any change. She suggested a strong anti-inflammatory in the hopes the swelling or pain would subside. I was familiar with many of the drugs. But my medical history suggested that they took a toll on my stomach with little to show for it. Eight or more Advil a day, plus the glucosamine, eased some of the pain, but not enough for me to lace up the running shoes.