Sorry for the empty post a few minutes ago. Glad I found this. I have been taking GC for about four months for severe osteoarthritis in my fingers and right thumb. I have had Dupuytren's in my R hand for a couple of years now with a couple of nodules and some tightening. The GC is really helping the arthritis, but I guess I should stop it because it could exacerbate the Dupuytren's? I also have plantar fascitis with quite a large nodule in my R foot. I was advised against surgery on my foot several years ago, unless I developed severe pain.

Wish I had seen this forum earlier. I realize it is anecdotal rather than truly definitive, but it has convinced me.

I developed early stage DC some 10 years ago. My GP (part of an HMO which I suspect may have some significance) at the time advised to hold off doing anything because"surgery could only be done once even though the problem will continue after the surgery" and thus you want to delay as long as possible. It made sense and progression was slow so I held off--a subsequent change of HMO and doctor did not produce any change in advice upon my query. By the way, there is no other instance in my family of Dupuytron's.

I am a marathon runner,and while I have fortunately not experienced knee pain, several years ago I began taking twice daily 1500 mg G/C thinking it might delay or avoid knee problems. That was about the time my contractures accelerated and palm nodules increased. I made no connection and my Orthopedist said by all means continue G/C (probably because knee relief seemed more significant than what he considered a specious relationship between DC and G/C). After reading this forum I checked my feet and found a significant nodule in the instep of my right foot. Needless to say, I have discontinued taking G/C. If I develop knee problems I will have to make a choice, but until then I'm convinced there is a causal relationship with my DC.

Sorry for this long discourse, but I hope it encourages others to reconsider G/C.

I'm able to say 100% that the g/c and msm not only made the dupuytrens worse, but I developed a painful nodule on my wrist. Stopped taking a few months ago after 2 years. The accelerated dups has not improved, but the wrist nodule has gone down and is not painful anymore. Coincidence? I doubt it. Wrote to many newspapers and health magazines and so far never received one answer..there should be a warning on both of these supplements. Going to Dr.Eaton this month and hope to post a positive experience.

I am looking at this site tonight because my father with have surgery this week to correct his DC, which has gotten hard for him to manage. I would just like to comment on the Glucosamine connection that everyone seems to be making. I am wondering if this product has wheat or gluten in it. I have discovered, quite by accident, that eating wheat products make my hands hurt. I am thinking that there is a correlation between wheat and this condition. Just thought I would tell you what has been helping me with my joint swelling in hopes that it might help someone else out there.

I too have been taking G&C and after reading these postings will stop immediately. I have had DC for about 10 years and since taking G&C it has progressed. I saw references to a Dr. Eaton. Can someone tell me where he is located and what he does for DC. Thanks.