AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise I can answer, diagnosis and professionally advise people suffering from any type of arthritis. I have been treating and diagnosing arthropathies for over 18 years.
Experience I am clinic and medical director of over 24 out patient facilities in the Chicago land area. I am on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital (St. James) and in active private practice. My emphasis is on arthritis and disc herniations but can answer any internal medicine questions. Past Chicago Bulls team physician.
Presently running RCT (random clinical trials on cold laser applications for pain, PVD, smoking cessation and weight loss) for Thor laser Corporation/Life Extension Laser Corporation
Organizations AASP (American Association of Spinal Physicians) ACA (American Chiropractic Association), ICS (Illinois Chiropractic Society)
Presidential Cabinet Member and guest lecturer at National University of Health Sciences, Many other related health organizations.
Publications JMPT (Journal of Manipulation and Physiological Therapeutics), Several News paper columns on neuromusculoskeletal pathology in Chicago news papers.
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C.(Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic)
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Awards and Honors Phi Theta Kappa, Who's Who in America, Past physician of the year award, NHS (Nation Honors Society)
Past/Present Clients Several professional Athletes, currently seeing over 150 patient visits/week
Question I had recent arthiscopic surgery on my knee. Beside a torn miniscus, they found significant arthritis. The doctor suggested that I take glucosomine. I have recently learned that this is made from the shells of shrimp. I allergy test postive to shellfish, although I can eat shrimp and lobster, but not clams. I am also allergic to iodine dyes. Is it safe for me to take the glucosomine? How do you feel about "acai" which is being promoted as the world's #1 superfood in the media?
Thanks, Jae
Answer Hi jae,
Not all glucosamine is made from shell fish, bovine trachea is another source. Check the label. I am unfamiliar with 'acai', but a can of Ensure is perfect as well. It has everything you need to live on, it depends how you define perfect. One size never fits all, so anything that claims it is perfect is imperfect.
