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Old October 15th, 2014, 05:15 PM
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Spondylosis

My poor Chum has been diagnosed with spondylosis...I had noticed over the course of the last few months he seemed to have some weakness in the hind quarters...especially when getting up or lying down. Last week I was having to assist him when he wanted up on the couch or bed. I have had him on glucosamine chondroitin and msm for the last 2 years with the occasional asprin when the symptoms were bad. He has osteo-arthritis as well. I am a retired widow on a fixed income so surgery is out for now. Are there any supplements I can add to the mix to help. I am lifting him in and out of the Tahoe. I bought a ramp for him a couple years back but he wants nothing to do with it. He never yelps or shows any sign of pain other than a slight limp and the hind end weakness...ageing is not for the faint of heart....I have given him an aspirin and now I am going to medicate my self with a couple glasses of wine. Any suggestions welcomed.
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