DMSO - Dimethylsulphoxide

Mine is 30% Aloe and 70% DMSO. It does irritate a bit but sustainable if applied just lightly.
I fell on my knee in the snow (ice underneath) two days ago while walking my dog. It was cold so therefore, I could continue my walk without trouble. Once home, my knee started to swell up and the pain was unbearable. I applied my brand three times on that knee with a cotton bandage. ( an old cotton towel that is no longer fit for use except bandages) The next day, I was able to put weight on it. Continued the same treatment on the second day. Despite the irritation (again, tolerable), my knee is now almost normal and I can walk just fine.
Have I used the cold and warm treatments that are suggested by MDs along with a brace or pressure bandages, it would have taken be at least 5 days to heal properly in order to get back to walking my dog. And the cost of all those suggestions/supplies is much higher than just DMSO.
So in my experience, it is great despite the irritation.
So glad of this thread. My only regret is not to have known about DMSO when I went through cancer and the whole caboodle of remedies they impose on us.
I am plagued permanently by lymph edema because my cancer was located under my right arm. Can't get my lymph nodes back, but at least I can treat my other ailments in a more sustainable way.
 
For most of my adult life I have suffered with occasional bouts of lower back pain and many times it would get to the point of spasming and put me out of commission for a whole week or more. For the past two months I've had a bit of back pain so I soaked a cotton ball with straight DMSO and lightly wiped it all over the affected area. It stings a bit but that goes away quickly and so does the pain!!...I believe this keeps my back from getting worse and going into spasms which are truly unbearable!!

I am very happy using DMSO as a new temporary treatment for my back episodes. I made the mistake of applying it too often and it tore up my skin a little and caused some scabbing. I have since found that using it once a day on affected area doesn't bother my skin at all and takes away nearly all the pain for many hours. So YAY for DMSO!!!
 
I have taken DMSO orally. I did so thinking in the prophylactic sense that it might help in the prevention of a stroke and or brain fog or at least lessen the chances of? What does taking it orally actually accomplish or in another sense what I'm I actually targeting or preventing. Thank you for any feedback on this very useful product.

Laura:

Oral DMSO Dosage Protocol

The usual oral dosage of DMSO is 1 - 2 teaspoons (5 - 10 ml) per day.

Oral DMSO is normally mixed with Tomato juice or Grape juice to mask its "foul" taste
 
michaelrc said:
I have taken DMSO orally. I did so thinking in the prophylactic sense that it might help in the prevention of a stroke and or brain fog or at least lessen the chances of? What does taking it orally actually accomplish or in another sense what I'm I actually targeting or preventing. Thank you for any feedback on this very useful product.

Laura:

Oral DMSO Dosage Protocol

The usual oral dosage of DMSO is 1 - 2 teaspoons (5 - 10 ml) per day.

Oral DMSO is normally mixed with Tomato juice or Grape juice to mask its "foul" taste
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Well, we live in a toxic world and our bodies are often under metabolic stress. DMSO is one of the most powerful free radical scavengers in existence, apparently, so I think you'll be doing yourself a favour by taking oral prophylactic doses. When I did a 30-day oral protocol, I had some small skin reactions, so just monitor how you're doing and adjust accordingly?
 
jess said:
Hi, thanks for sharing, I found this DMSO on an online site, does anyone know if I can use it as indicated in this thread?
i.e. I am not sure if this is medical or industrial grade because the label does not contain that information.
My daughter had a small cut yesterday that required stitches, I will check more information to see if I can use it on young children in the correct dilution or maybe it is only for adults.
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As far as I understand it the grade refers to purity level and 99.9% is the purest you can get out there. This is the purity people here have been using, purer medical grade would be for intravenous administration for example. This product may be slightly cross contaminated during processing, or there may be slight impurities left, but that's minor and happens to most products we put on our skin or ingest. I used exactly this concentration on a wound that was still bleeding and had no adverse issues. I have also used it repeatedly on my grandpa's skin. While he isn't a child he's 90 years old and his health is much more fragile than an average child's. His skin is very thin and bruises or rips easily and he's always responded well to DMSO applied on it. So I'd say it should be safe for your daughter too.

While I don't have concerns about your DMSO itself, that mint scent makes me pause. Surely something minty must have been added to it? Is there an ingredients list maybe? Given that DMSO is a very strong transporter whatever that minty ingredient is would be transported quite deep into the skin.

Mrs. Peel said:
Definitely dilute it! When I use it straight, it really itches.
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I second that, I hardly ever use it undiluted because it itches or causes slight burns when left for a few moments. They disappear within a few hours, but they aren't too pleasant. I still use DMSO on my feet to prevent bunions from coming back and even when diluted to around 50% it can irritate the skin if I forget about it and leave the pad soaked with it on for more than a few minutes. Wiping an area of skin with DMSO diluted to 50% is fine for me and my grandpa though.
 
Ant22 said:
As far as I understand it the grade refers to purity level and 99.9% is the purest you can get out there. This is the purity people here have been using, purer medical grade would be for intravenous administration for example. This product may be slightly cross contaminated during processing, or there may be slight impurities left, but that's minor and happens to most products we put on our skin or ingest. I used exactly this concentration on a wound that was still bleeding and had no adverse issues. I have also used it repeatedly on my grandpa's skin. While he isn't a child he's 90 years old and his health is much more fragile than an average child's. His skin is very thin and bruises or rips easily and he's always responded well to DMSO applied on it. So I'd say it should be safe for your daughter too.

While I don't have concerns about your DMSO itself, that mint scent makes me pause. Surely something minty must have been added to it? Is there an ingredients list maybe? Given that DMSO is a very strong transporter whatever that minty ingredient is would be transported quite deep into the skin.



I second that, I hardly ever use it undiluted because it itches or causes slight burns when left for a few moments. They disappear within a few hours, but they aren't too pleasant. I still use DMSO on my feet to prevent bunions from coming back and even when diluted to around 50% it can irritate the skin if I forget about it and leave the pad soaked with it on for more than a few minutes. Wiping an area of skin with DMSO diluted to 50% is fine for me and my grandpa though.
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Thank you Ant22 for commenting and sharing, first I used it on my skin, no irritation, and I only noticed a cold sensation, I guess it is because of the mint essence, I diluted it approximately one part with 8 parts of purified water, all good, then I applied it on my daughter's wound which is also healing very well, I also put it on my wrist and upper arm because lately I have felt some twinges of pain in certain points of my arm.
 
jess said:
Thank you Ant22 for commenting and sharing, first I used it on my skin, no irritation, and I only noticed a cold sensation, I guess it is because of the mint essence, I diluted it approximately one part with 8 parts of purified water, all good, then I applied it on my daughter's wound which is also healing very well, I also put it on my wrist and upper arm because lately I have felt some twinges of pain in certain points of my arm.
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Is the pain you are experimenting muscular or otherwise? I have carpal tunnel syndrome in one wrist and I have tried for a short time to apply diluted DMSO to it. But nothing really happened - perhaps because it was diluted and too short delivery? I'll try again and be determined to continue the program. Perhaps I can report my findings later? Please keep us updated on your progress. My knee is almost back to normal now. So a great relief! :thup:
 
Lone herbal witch said:
Is the pain you are experimenting muscular or otherwise? I have carpal tunnel syndrome in one wrist and I have tried for a short time to apply diluted DMSO to it. But nothing really happened - perhaps because it was diluted and too short delivery? I'll try again and be determined to continue the program. Perhaps I can report my findings later? Please keep us updated on your progress. My knee is almost back to normal now. So a great relief! :thup:
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Try applying it to the muscles of the entire forearm then stretching those muscles after it’s absorbed.

Edit: Another key thing to recognise with carpal tunnel is that the neural drive to the forearm muscles could be originating from some subtle strain on the brachial plexus, coming from either the shoulder or the neck. Check if your spinal curves are neutral. Do you have a flat spot between your shoulder blades where there should be gentle kyphosis. Then are you tight in your pectorals major and or minor muscles?

Also healing and recovery is a process so think through it logically and give the body time to shift and recover.
 
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Lone herbal witch said:
Is the pain you are experimenting muscular or otherwise? I have carpal tunnel syndrome in one wrist and I have tried for a short time to apply diluted DMSO to it. But nothing really happened - perhaps because it was diluted and too short delivery? I'll try again and be determined to continue the program. Perhaps I can report my findings later? Please keep us updated on your progress. My knee is almost back to normal now. So a great relief! :thup:
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Hi Lone herbal witch, I'm not sure it could be a combination of things, I have overworked my arm muscles by carrying a lot my little daughter in the last two years, I am still doing it just less, but I have also had a some stress dealing with mold toxicity these last months, currently taking supplements for that.
Since yesterday I have also applied it exactly where the left arm flexes and the upper part of the chest, as well as some varicose veins around my knees, although it is very good to know that DMSO can fights clots, because sometimes I have noticed bruises on my legs and in this last week a slight pain in my chest, I do not know if it is just pectoral muscles or something else.
I have quickly reviewed the information, I have yet to read more about the applications, thanks for sharing.
 
jess said:
Hi Lone herbal witch, I'm not sure it could be a combination of things, I have overworked my arm muscles by carrying a lot my little daughter in the last two years, I am still doing it just less, but I have also had a some stress dealing with mold toxicity these last months, currently taking supplements for that.
Since yesterday I have also applied it exactly where the left arm flexes and the upper part of the chest, as well as some varicose veins around my knees, although it is very good to know that DMSO can fights clots, because sometimes I have noticed bruises on my legs and in this last week a slight pain in my chest, I do not know if it is just pectoral muscles or something else.
I have quickly reviewed the information, I have yet to read more about the applications, thanks for sharing.
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Keep on sharing. The more we share the better! Thank you Gottathink about your input. I'll check it out.
 
Just a note on DMSO and clots (I think clots) something like clots have been appearing in the soft fleshy areas like between the thighs or under arms. A year or two ago. So, possibly related to the covid-thing shedding. I’ve worked with essential oils over the years and found that some work for this area, and some work for other areas, and some just smell nice. And DMSO drags anything deep down to the bone.

When, what I would call a clot is forming or coming up to the surface I hit it with DMSO and Tea Tree oil. Mixture below. If I do it soon enough it stops dead in its tracks and disappears. If its too close to the skin it brings it up, exposes it, and then it’s gone. If I do nothing they become more painful and hang around under the skin for ever it seems.

Carpal tunnel or wrist issues. Myrrh oil first. Rub it in. Wait 3-5 mins, then rub DMSO, in for a few mins on both the wrist and the whole hand. Works good for a few days. (50% DMSO solution)

Example of variables: I use Ceder oil for deodorant. Swipe under the arms - smells good - then goes away - and if I perspire later, it releases some of the oil and I smell like a green forest. If I use Frankincense for the same purpose, I almost immediately get a painful rash that take a few days to get rid of. Experimentation on what works for you is a must.

Mixtures I use for above situations:

Clots: Using a 50% solution of DMSO and 100% tea tree oil, I mix them 50%/50% into a bottle cap and put it on the bathroom counter. A couple of times a day I put a finger tip in the bottle cap solution and then tap in on the area of concern. That’s it.

Myrrh oil is: 20% Myrrh mixed with jojoba oil.

Ceder oil deodorant: 100% ceder oil. (All oils discussed are from the brand “NOW”)

Thanks everyone. I’m trying to help my sister with a bunion issue and I really appreciate the sharing of your experiences and notes.
 
FM258 said:
Trying to absorb this epic thread and have a couple of questions...

1. If it is unpleasant to take orally, why not just go with topical? It is carried throughout the body the same way or are they different?
2. I have bought the 99% Pharm grade, would you dilute this to apply topically same as oral? Or would you use it as full strength?

Thanks in advance, have been feeling very down and this thread kinda perked me up...so many reasons, not just to aid in my own health, but I see it as a way to help many family and friends who suffer from things that dmso reportedly addresses.
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Oral can also a be useful method to take supplements that may not be so bioavailable orally, and may not be suitable to spread over skin.

For instance, I've been using a nootropic which is poorly absorbed orally and is too caustic to take sublingually, so I dissolve it in a DMSO/water mix and just drink it in a shot glass.
 
 
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