Daisy Dear, it looks as though we have a bit more in common than just loving fish.
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my hands and fingers.
It's a little different than Osteoarthritis, but I looked it up my
Prescription for Natural Cures book and the treatment was the same for both:
1,500 mg Glucosamine sulfate
600 to 1200 mg Chondroitin sulfate
I can vouch that Thomas's suggestions for glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate really do help.
I buy mine at GNC and it has both combined in one pill.
Each pill has 500mg Glucosamine and 400mg Chondroitin Sulfate
I take it morning, noon and night.
The bottle looks like this
I also take SAM-E 400mg for mood and joint health -
This was the first winter that my fingers and hands didn't hurt.
The 3 combined and let me tell you... I have absolutely NO pain in my hands.
The prescription book does not say take SAM-E for Arthritis, I take it for mood, but the added benefit of healthy joint function is a benefit for me.
It took about 6 weeks before I noticed a difference, so if you decide to take it, be consistent with taking it.
I've gone for a year w/o pain, it's just hard getting through the first 6 weeks.
It could be different for each individual person though, you may see results more quick.
Can't hurt to try and it cost about $15