Collagen supplements

[Han1976]

Hia - has anyone or does anyone take collagen and has this helped with pain or given any adverse side effects? I want to try this mainly for my skin as I’m getting old and crinkly but I’ve also heard it might be good for joint pain. I’m just nervous though as I’m so used to anything and everything giving me side effects? Does anyone have any experience with this pls?

Thank you x

[LoneEra]

Hello! I take a multivitamin which contains collagen... just to try to not look 89 when I’m only 39 😂 I don’t have any adverse effects.

For joint pain there is some research that suggests collagen could help with conditions such as osteoarthritis. It’s unlikely to have an impact on fibro pain, though x

[Han1976 in reply to LoneEra]

Thank you - same here I am 45 this year and want to try and look after my skin - I get a lot of hives and sensitive skin with fibro as well - sometimes amd this is wierd but my tattoos become red amd raised and almost like my body is attacking my tattoos and they get sore in a flare xx just trying to do all I can - I’m anemic and low in vitami D as well so take some supplements xxx

[LoneEra in reply to Han1976]

My skin is super sensitive too...made worse by the fact that I’m a redhead 👩🏻‍🦰 so really pale and very reactive! The tattoo comment is fascinating as my boyfriend has tattoos that get raised when his allergies are bad. Bizarre! xxx

[Han1976]

That’s so weird as I thought I was the only one re my tattoos - I thought the tattooist may have gone too deep or something but when I’m in a flare they really go red bumpy and itchy xx

[saluhouse]

Hi Han. I take collagen supplements with no side effects. In thought it might help with my joints and (vanity kicking in here) my hair and skin.

Hard to say if it’s working - butI live in hope!

Best wishes xxx

[Han1976 in reply to saluhouse]

Thank you - I appreciate this - it’s good to hear feedback as I am conscious that sometimes the smallest change in medication or supplements can affect me. I will let you all know how things go ....

All the best fellow fibro family out there x x x

[Chrisbel]

I have been taking hyaluronic acid with collagen for about 10 Years, no side effects, very good for skin and the hyaluronic acid helped my arthritis

[Givemestrength65]

Hey I started collagen a few days ago- I have noticed a change joint pain and I have more energy too- it’s early days so I haven’t noticed any changes to my skin or hair yet

[SueK12]

I take Prescription Lamotrigine which stopped the feeling that I got hit by a car. So if I don’t move I have little to no pain. Walking and sitting too long causes extreme pain in hips and legs. I started taking 2.5 gr collagen for vanity and within two weeks my pain was so much better almost gone. Unfortunately, the lymphedema in my legs got so bad that I lost 3 lbs in water wait as soon as I stopped taking it. I would try it.