Glucosamine and Carpal Tunnel?

DemonCat asks: "A friend suggested to me that I try a glucosamine supplement to treat carpal tunnel, saying that it had worked for him. According to its proponents, it stimulates the healing and growth of inflamed connective tissue. Wary of herbal, alternative or otherwise little-tested treatments, I was curious what experience other Slashdotters had had with glucosamine." We have done quite a few articles on wrist pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It's pretty much an on-the-job risk for most of us working in the industry, and lots of folks ask about treatments. It would be nice to hear what folks think of the Glucosamine option. Does it work? Or is this more baloney for the meat grinder?