Is Marine Collagen a good idea? Is it helpful?

[Taweet]

Hi, having MCTD with Lupus and RA, now quite bad arthritis too. My MCTD etc is well managed on the Mtx and Hydroxichloroquin. I have thought of taking Marine Collagen, perhaps it with help with the arthritic joint pain ? Has anyone any advice on this ?

[Hamptons]

I take it and it seems to make a difference.

[Taweet in reply to Hamptons]

Thank you for your imput - I will give it a go. Has it any effect on your immune system, in that it puts it into overdrive?Stay safe xx

[Suvi8901]

What about cod liver capsules and oily fish?

Good for joints and joint lubrication.

Known for decades.

[Taweet in reply to Suvi8901]

Thanks Suvi for that, probably will give it a go too. xx

[Hamptons]

No, found it eases joint stiffness. Nails stopped splitting and hair fell out less. Not taken for a few weeks and seeing the difference.

[Taweet in reply to Hamptons]

Thanks, yes I am going to start it. Seems to be of all round benefit 👍

[Hamptons]

Take that too - also works.

[vernmary]

Before you add this to your diet, ask your medical doc if this is feasible. I've heard mostly cons about it. I took for 3 months just because I heard it could be. Never saw any good that it did. Also, took a hair and nails vitamins daily for 3 months, nothing there either. Hair still fell out, skin still dry and flaky. According to both of these products, I should have the nicest hair and the best skin in the world. So, rather than spend a lot of money for products that don't work, ask your doc what does work. Best wishes to you..

[Taweet in reply to vernmary]

Thank you for that, Vernmary, I will bear that in mind 🌼 I often wonder if there is anything out there to help with these issues we have. Take care, Di.