Do Supplements Work for Tietze’s Syndrome?

A couple of years ago a friend of mine recommended I take glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate because it “repairs cartilage damage.” He was a runner, and swore by it, although he’s never had any major cartilage issues. I purchased a months supply for $20 and it did precisely nothing for either my knee pain or my Tietze’s syndrome. Other supplements recommended by various people over the web include ginger root, evening primrose oil, and bromelain. But do any of these supplements work for Tietze’s syndrome, or would I be wasting more money? I decided to do a little research before I purchased this time! Most of the results came from arthritis studies, but like Tietze’s syndrome, arthritis involves joints, and inflammation (arthritis literally means “inflamed joints”).
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