Posts Tagged ‘Preventative’

Does Knee Replacement Surgery Fall Under Preventative Care?

I highly doubt that it is, but I’d like to be sure and I don’t want to ask my dad. I’m 17 with severe arthritis and I desperately need the surgery. I can’t talk to Dad about it until I know more, our insurance only covers preventative care.

Glucosamine/chondroitin–does It Work As A Preventative?

I’m 31, a natural healing junkie. I’ve got sore knees from a lifetime of playing tennis. I’ve got some carpal tunnel from typing/restaurant work. I’ve always been interested in gluc/chond supplements but reluctant to pay the big bucks for them. walgreens has some on sale buy one get one free and i’m tempted. will they be beneficial to a mostly healthy non-arthritis sufferer? does just glucosamine work or do i need to get the mixed formula? any tips about what to watch out for when buying–standardized etc? gluc sulfate versus other formulas?