Hi all,

I would love to have a separate forum for the discussion of Accutanes short and long term effect on our joints. I know there is a large scale long term damage thread, but seeing as this seems to be the most common and a very bothersome side effect, I think it would be good to have a thread focusing on it entirely.

Here I hope to discuss theories and findings regarding the science behind joint issues on Accutane as well as treatments which have helped both short and long term. This thread shouldnt contain pointless rambling on the faults of accutane - that wont benefit anyone.

Ill start with my experience. Im on day 6 of Accutane, claravis 30mg daily. On day 2 I noticed an increase in joint popping and therefore started supplementing with fish oil and vitamin D3. I also added milk thistle for the liver stress accompanied by supplements.

i havent seen any improvement, however it hasnt gotten worse. The popping does not affect my life at all, but I am very aware that it can be damaging to the body long term.

I have theorized that joint problems during Accutane have different causes depending on when they occur. What This would mean is that in the beginning, its caused by X, months in caused by Y, and afterwards caused by Z. This has no backing other than the fact that supplements work for some and not others. For example, it seems that fish oil isnt doing much for me but it is all some others needed.

I currently have no pain. Im waiting on a shipment of hyaluronic acid tablets as well as Glucosamine/Chondroitin/MSM tablets. If I get pain and it is not suppressed by those I will not be continuing Accutane.

ive always had poppy joints but the Accutane has definitely exacerbated the condition.