Earlier this year, I decided it was time to schedule the knee replacement surgery that I had been putting off for over 15 years. Originally told I was too young at 37, I was told that if I could live with the pain into my 50s, replacement would be more feasible.
So I started taking chondroitin and glucosamine supplements and they seemed to help me…for a while. Then the pain got worse and I started taking prescription naproxen as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. After reading all the side effects of prolonged use, I tried to take them as little as possible. First it was once every three days, then every two, etc. until it was twice a day.
That brings us to the beginning of this year. Now the pain was continuous and made me lose sleep every night. I decided it was time to schedule the appointment and make arrangements for the replacement. The orthopedic surgeon recommended by my doctor as the best had a waiting period of about six months just to get in and then another six months before he actually had the replacement. But he was ready.
A friend recommends an alternative:
After hearing about my pain and decision to have surgery, a friend suggested I try this all-natural supplement she was using for her back pain. She trained as a nurse and worked as a therapist, so I listened to what she had to say. She told me that this supplement was helping her and others to live a better life with less pain. She provided the details and web information about it and I read everything available.
It wasn’t cheap (90 servings for $69.95 plus shipping), but based on your recommendation, I decided to give it a try. I figured I had about twelve months before the replacement could be scheduled anyway…so trying for a couple of months wouldn’t hurt while I waited.
My skepticism abounds:
I’m a pretty skeptical person by nature, so I really didn’t have much hope that it would work. But to be fair, I was going to try for 45 days. Why 45 days? Because that was how long it would take to use all 90 servings according to how he instructed me to take the supplement.
I was instructed to take one capsule in the morning on an empty stomach, then another a couple of hours before bed, also on an empty stomach. Of course, I didn’t feel any relief right away and I was now in the bottle for about three weeks. While I didn’t feel much better, I definitely didn’t feel worse. He seemed to have more energy and was sleeping a little better, which was a positive.
Pain relief and surprise:
Sometime early next week, I started noticing a significant change. My knee pain was beginning to subside and my range of motion seemed to be improving as well. Now I started to improve daily. This is starting to get my attention.
So I start trying to explain it in other ways. Am I doing something different? What have I been eating or not eating? Have I been exercising more this week? I’ve lost a few pounds recently…
As the weeks go by, my pain gets better and better. Now I am exercising more because it no longer hurts to walk. I am starting to lose weight due to my increased activity.
The next step:
Over the next month or so I start to feel really good. I am mobile and feel a lot of energy. So I decide to stop taking my naproxen. I start by going down to one a day, then every other day, and finally after a few months I stop taking them altogether.
To my surprise, I still feel fine. In fact, I feel “pain free” for the first time in a long time. At 53 years old, my knee that was injured when I was 16 doesn’t bother me. I know the injury and multiple surgeries have taken place, but I feel great.
After several months of feeling better and more active, I decide to cancel my appointment with the orthopedic surgeon. So far it’s been great and although I’ve had a few incidents where “overdo it” and was in some pain, the recovery time from these incidents has been very quick.
I can’t guarantee it will last forever, but for now I am enjoying the new youth and vitality. As a side benefit, this supplement is also good for my skin, allergies, and I have seen a noticeable improvement in my night vision. She tells me it’s because of an ingredient called “Cranberry Extract.” OKAY!
Passing the word:
For months I have been telling friends, family and others about my story and many have tried with similar results. So I decided to write an article here to share my personal story. I can’t guarantee that everyone will experience the same success as me, or as quickly, but if you’re in pain, like I am, it’s sure worth a try.
Conclusion and summary:
If you’ve suffered from arthritis pain, joint pain, or any other inflammation-related problem, what is the opportunity to be potentially “pain-free” worth to you? For me it was much more than the $75 it cost to try it out. You may feel better and regain some of your youthful energy and mobility.
For detailed information, click on this link: Isotonix OPC-3 Supplement and scroll down the page. You can only buy online, but they usually deliver within 5 days. You will have to “log in” and set up a free account with your email, name and address. I hope your results are as good…or better…than mine!
