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	Can you give some brand names for hyaluronic acid or should I just ask 
my vet for some?!  A few years ago my vet said that there wasn't good 
evidence that chondroitin sulfate was doing horses much good so I 
stopped giving it to them and taking it myself.  Is there newer evidence 
that it is beneficial?
	Would you comment on the benefits, if any, of strengthening the abs?  I 
work hard to build/strengthen my core to help keep my left s-i joint stable.
Laney

Bruce Weary wrote:
>  Well, Mike--
> If my mule were in the shape you are, I'd just take him out back by the 
> shed and shoot him. ;)
> You are obviously the exception rather than the rule when it comes to 
> multiple joint trauma and pain. You should be taking glucosamine AND 
> chondroitin sulfate, 2000 milligrams a day. Unless you have allergies to 
> fish, as they are manufactured from shellfish, usually. They do have 
> vegetarian forms now.  I would also take hyaluronic acid, as it's good 
> for joints and connective tissue.  Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful 
> antioxidant which may help prevent further tissiue breakdown. As long as 
> your joints are stable, meaning they aren't sloppy and loose from torn 
> ligaments, then "activity to tolerance" should be your motto. 
> Additionally, "do no more harm." You probably need a good chiro, 
> personal trainer, orthopedist. and a nutritional consultation. Please 
> make sure you get very qualified people. Having a degree, even being 
> board certified, doesn't mean they have the answers you need. As far as 
> all the medical treatment and surgeries, you're supposed to donate your 
> body to science AFTER you die!    Bruce Weary
>
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