DMSO Cures

SUNBURN

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:10:14 EST

[YEA] Gp from Hobart, Tasmania writes: "This is a remedy I found worked for sunburn: After working up on our roof one day, my boyfriend and I got a bit sunburnt. Naughty, I know. I keep DMSO in the cupboard for other uses -- boyfriend's inflammatory back pain, my foot pain (plantar fasciitis) as well as other general inflammatory ailments. I had read it was useful for healing heat burns, so I thought I'd try it for sunburn. Everything I've read about DMSO warns to make sure the skin is completely clean of chemical residues. I guess the only way to be sure is to very thoroughly exfoliate the area, so I did this in the shower with a "skin-peel" cloth (no soaps or other chemicals, it's purely mechanical exfoliation). After I'd towelled off I dabbed on some DMSO with a cotton swab. For anyone who's not familiar with the effects of DMSO -- it provides almost instant relief for pain when applied topically. So the burning stopped as soon as I put this on. I let it soak into my skin for about 5 mins, then with another cotton swab rubbed extra-virgin coconut oil into the skin. Well, what a relief! It took the stinging and heat out of my skin straight away. I repeated this several times that night, wearing a clean cotton t-shirt (with no fabric softener in it, just to be sure). It healed really quickly, didn't peel like my boyfriend's sunburn did, and kept my skin looking really good. It seems like DMSO helps your skin absorb more of what you put on it, so it stands to reason that the EVCO was more able to penetrate my skin and help it "heal". I'm sure the antioxidant properties of the oil were a help to my sun-damaged skin -- as we all know, sun exposure stimulates production of free-radicals, which can cause cancer. I'm not saying this will stop you getting skin-cancer from sunburn, but it did help heal the damage or prevent it from being as bad as it should have. There are also some studies which have suggested a certain level of protection offered by extra virgin coconut oil, that it helps the skin's natural defences where UV light is concerned. Perhaps this is because EVCO is one of the closest substances to human sebum."

HOW TO STORE DMSO

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:14:22 EST

[WARNING!] Deirdre from Atlanta, Ga writes: "My good friend's boyfriend is a professor in sleep research at a university in California. When I was visiting them a few weeks ago, I asked if he used dmso in the lab and if so, how did he store it? He told me that they use dmso in many, many experiments and that they always store it in glass bottles. When I told him that I had recently put some of my dmso in a small, cosmetic plastic spray bottle to use with grapefruit seed extract for nail fungus, he looked concerned and suggested that I only store dmso in glass. Ah, good thing I had that discussion. When I got home from the trip, I smelled the little plastic spray bottle that I had been using the previous 2 weeks. It reaked of chemicals! Yikes!! I compared the smell to the dmso in the thick white plastic bottle that I bought from an online vet supply store, which looks just like the one in Ted's photo. Thankfully the big bottle had a typical dmso odor - a faint scent of garlic. Needless to say, I immediately threw out my spray bottle. Until I find a glass beaker or bottle from a science supply store, I am using a glass dropper for the dmso. Be warned, be warned! "

WHERE TO BUY: SOUTH AFRICA

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:50:34 EST

Dirk from Vredenburg, South Africa writes: "Can anybody tell me where to buy DMSO in South Africa? Contact me at djstony@telkomsa.net. Thanks "

DMSO AND LUGOL'S IODINE

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:30:07 EST

[SIDE EFFECTS] Jane from Hoddles Creek, Vic Australia writes: "Lugol's Iodine and DMSO - a couple of sprays on the skin once only I almost fainted 3 times that day at work and did not repeat the trial, as a nurse in home visits I didn't feel it was appropriate to faint on the job!"

MULTIPLE CURES

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:04:11 EST

Deirdre from Atlanta, GA writes: "After reading about DMSO for years, I finally ordered a book on the subject (published in 1993) and also ordered DMSO from a veterinary supply store (found both on amazon.com)... I am really enjoying the book. The one thing that turned me off from trying DMSO all this time was the complaint that you end up smelling of garlic or clams. Now that I have tried it, I want to know what the heck people are talking about!!! There is NO garlic or clam smell emanating from my breath or pores as many have warned! On Saturday I applied DMSO to both of my knees, which are feeling shot lately (my early gymnastic years and my later karate years have really done a number on them, I guess). My knees felt a little numb after I applied the DMSO (with gloves and a cotton ball), but I certainly felt increased circulation to the area. I couldn't really tell a difference the next day about whether they helped or not. Last night I tried magnesium oil rubbed all over my knees and I could absolutely feel a difference this morning. So I may end up trying mag oil mixed in DMSO at some point. Thanks to Phil from Dearing, GA's suggestion about grapefruit seed extract for nail fungus, I have been applying GSE for the past few weeks, twice a day. Can't tell if it's working, but I know these fungus remedies take months to see results. Anyway, I started spraying on DMSO and then drizzling grapefruit seed extract onto my big toe a few days ago. I know it's penetrating because not even a minute later, I can taste the extremely bitter taste of the GSE in my mouth. The bitter taste lasts for hours! I am quite excited about this needless to say and all the possibilities. For one, I look forward to trying a contributor's feedback about DMSO mixed in ground up B12 and sprayed on to the wrist pulse points for energy. I also have some feedback about using DMSO on my dog's hotspot (phenomenal results), but will post to the pet's section instead of here. "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:35:46 EST

Tee from Chicago, Il writes: "Hi I wanted to know some exact ways I can use dmso. IT's a 70% dmso with aloe. I'm using it for some acne scars on my arms and thighs some are keloid. I just wanted to know if there are any precautions since it's a solvent or how to clean the area or anything helpful"

BACK PAIN

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:44:43 EST

[YEA] Matt from Millbrook, Ny writes: "I had slept on a bad mattress for one night too many. I woke up one day with sharp pains in my back. It made work very difficult, but I figured it would eventually go away on it's own. No dice. One day, after a week of back pain, I took about 1/2 teaspoon of DMSO to help my immune system recover after Lyme. I didn't realize it at first, but the back pain was gone within hours (probably sooner), and it NEVER came back! I even slept on that bad mattress again! lol not smart... I should also add that some people are very sensitive to the smell of DMSO, and I "offended" at least one person."

PAIN RELIEF

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:57:13 EST

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Gg from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia writes: "DMSO topical application I used DMSO for the first time last night (topically), as a guinea pig test before using it on my boyfriend's back. I just had a question for anyone with experience -- it's left my skin puckered and dry feeling, like when you been in the bath too long and you "prune", only it's dried out now. Will this go away??? I would assume it does but I'm hoping I haven't done myself any permanent damage! I left cotton swabs soaked in the solution on my skin for about half an hour and it stung so i took them off, then noticed this skin effect. On another note, the pain relief was amazing! I hadn't realised how much my feet normally hurt. I have a condition called "Haglund's Deformity" and also some excess bone in my feet which causes me much pain. I wasn't having a "sore feet" day, but I noticed with utter amazement after trying it on 1 foot only that the other was was actually hurting quite a bit. I must be so used to it that I ignore it normally. The foot I tried the DMSO on felt "buoyant", that's the only was I can describe it. Light and slightly tingly, complete absence of pain or aching. And I only applied it at 3 points on the skin! I'm looking forward to experimenting more with this amazing substance, and hoping it will provide some relief for my BF who suffers from "Scheuermann's Disease". "

MULTIPLE CURES

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:38:45 EST

[YEA] Francois from East London, South Africa writes: "DMSO uses Hi there, I run a natural medicine practice in SA, I've been using DMSO for various ailments on my patients for about 2 years now. The latest case was of a elderly african man who suffered from a progressive stroke, he only reached my practice 2 days later, I quickly gave him 1 teaspoon of DMSO in water every 3 hours, the next day he was still lame on the left side and seemed to get worse, also he had incredible pain over the right lung area (pulmonary embolism?) nevertheless I carried on giving him the DMSO every three hours orally. The following day he was well enough to walk on the beach! Ive also injected DMSO into knee joints for local pain, I myself am curently drinking DMSO in fruit juice twice daily (1 teaspoon) my energy levels have gone up and my skin is glowing. ( i also take MSM and VIT C daily to counteract the DMSO from turning into MSM in the body) I also mix B12 and DMSO in a dropper bottle and apply 2 drops on my wrist when I need a boost. Another good idea is to put 2 B5 tabs into a 15 litre dropper bottle and top it up with DMSO the tablets dissolve after an hour or so, this can be applied to the wrists as well to boost the adrenals for extra energy. "

WHERE TO BUY: AUSTRALIA

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:36:54 EDT

Jennifer from Sydney, Australia writes: "Hi. Can someone please tell me where I can get some DMSO ? i live in sydney, Australia. thankyou. Jennifer"

MULTIPLE CURES

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:08:05 EDT

[YEA] DanaFricke from Bastrop, LA writes: "I read about DMSO in Kevin T.'s book. I was interested enough to buy it and try it for sinus headaches. I mixed 2 tablespoons DMSO in 3oz of filtered water & 1oz hydrogen peroxide. This solution sprayed and inhaled helped a lot with sinus headaches and colds. I dropped a blow dryer on my pinky toe slashing my toe open about 1/2 an inch. It was a horrible cut and the pain was extreme. It hurt so bad and I lost so much blood (I had just got out of a hot tub) I nearly passed out. My husband helped me to the bed. I asked him to get me the DMSO spray. He sprayed it on my toe (one tiny squirt for starters in case it made things worse) and I felt immediate relief so I asked him to spray it real good. The pain totally disappeared. The toe had already started turning black along with the toe next to it. I covered my foot with a loose damp towel and just laid there for 20 minutes. My husband was after me to go to hospital to get stitches because it was bleeding so bad. He opened the towel while he was telling me if it was still bleeding I had to get stitches. Well to our surprise the wound had closed. The blackness was now pink. So I didn't have to go to the hospital and come home or die from a staph infection received from the hospital. 2 other incidents it healed were: 1.) A wound where a knife was stabbed under the finger nail of a child (the child was trying to open a toy w/ a knife against parents wishes - not my child) - healed with 48 hours 2.) A wound where the hand was caught in a trolling motor propeller. - healed within 24 hours Both people received immediate relief. I also use it about twice a year for carpal tunnel syndrome. I apply 90% DMSO to my wrist and keep a wet paper towel nearby. When it starts to sting I wipe the stinging area removing the DMSO, by the time each area has been wiped the symptoms are gone and my hand is back to normal. I'm always careful with it and totally clean. My theory is if you can't drink it don't get it near DMSO when using DMSO. Dana"

MIGRAINES

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:28:28 EDT

[YEA] Sarah from Los Angeles, CA writes: "DMSO and H2O2 for Migraines: My boyfriend gets constant and debillatating migraine headaches for the past several years (about once or twice a week)... it is what first brought me to Earthclinic many months ago when I started researching. He has ever since been by guniea pig!! I think that there's a lot of it to do with nutritional defficiencies (which I am still figuring out...) but I FINALLY came up with something that works QUICK in the meantime until I figure out the root cause this treats the symptoms. I was reading about DMSO and how it could theoretically be used to treat a stroke in an emergency, and I was thinking that headaches have similar problems of lack of oxygen to the brain... so when he came over this morning w terrible headache that had lasted all night and not been relieved by Amerge or Flova prescription migraine pills... I mixed him a cocktail of organic "Monster C" juice, about 1 cup (8 oz.) with a tiny bit (about 1/8 t. DMSO and added a few drops of food grade 35% hudrogen peroxide. We applied an icepack to his forehead and within 20 minutes the headache that had lasted for about 8 hours went away completely! So happy! Hopes this remedy helps someone else. "

CALCIUM DEPOSITS

Sat, 23 May 2009 11:27:51 EDT

[QUESTION] Leo from Camrose, Alberta Canada writes: "Does anyone have experience or information about massaging DMSO with enzymes to dissolve calcium deposits? There is a patent application on the web about that, at http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4250167.html?query=4250167&stemming=on, referencing DMSO and Papain, but has anyone experience with this? Thanks. Leo "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Linda from Lancaster, California writes: "Glad to see DMSO is alive and well! I was a ballet dancer in the 70's and DMSO was very popular except that no one could stand you on stage because of the odor. Then, when I became a full time massage therapist, I always shared the benefits of DMSO. My question is; are there any DMSO Clinics? Also, I am about to share DMSO with my friend who is suffering with much round the clock pain as a result of many surgeries for her Ovarian Cancer. No cancer now, but infections, fever and pain!!!"

MULTIPLE CURES

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Digger from Brisbane, QLD Australia writes: "HI THERE I HAVE BEEN USING DMSO AND MSM for about 9 months ..before i started using them. I checked out many many websites and spoke to many people about them ....as far as im concerned its very safe for us.... I have used it on wounds that wouldnt heal properly .i use it on both my feet where i have bone on bone arthritis in both my big toes... also athritic knees and kneck.. believe me when i say i look terrific for my age ..But i have so many aches and pains its not funny...it minimises the pain for hours .I HAVE ALSO PUT IT ON MY TESTICLES AND THE BIG FELLA ..AND my libido is now amazing < i do have a very beautiful 30 yr old girlfriend that helps ..But at my age 65yrs ..I still need all the help i can get. The msm i drink 2x table spoons a day with a juice ...the DMSO I IETHER APPLY TO WHERE I NEED IT ON MY BODY ..or i will drink about 5mils a day with some kind of sweet drink to mask the taste , my skin is glowing with health i look very fit ..my nails and the hair on my head also grows very fast. it seems that the USA AND AUSTRALIA are the only two countrys in the world that put warning signs all over the packaging ...I believe its absolute nonesense..I cant see any reason for me to stop taking iether of them . i have also used hydrogen peroxide with good results ..but thats anther story if any one wants to contact me ..please feel free to do so. "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

[QUESTION] JOHN from RUTHERFORDTON, N0RTH CAROLINA writes: "I NEED DIRECTIONS AS TO HOW MUCH DMSO I CAN TAKE, I MADE THE PURCHASE AND AFTER READING THE INSTRUCTIONS OF USING RUBBER GLOVES TO MIX IT, THEN I WAS TO PUT IT UNDER MY TONGUE, I AM JUST CONFUSED AS HELL ABOUT WHAT I AM TO DO ALSO TRIED THE PEROXIDE SPRAY, SEEM TO BE DOING A GREAT JOB , THEN I GOT THE FLU , WAS THIS THE RESULT OF USING THAT SPRAY "

HAIR LOSS

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

[QUESTION] Robert from Belvidere, IL - USA writes: "Can DMSO be used to regrow hair if so what is the best way to use it?"

SCARS

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

[QUESTION] Ronnie from Chicago, IL, USA writes: "Can the DSMO heal old Cellulitis scars? It's a skin infection caused by bacteria. Any info would be helpful. Thanks, Ronnie"

BACK PAIN

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Lucinda from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA writes: "Found some roll on DMSO in a closet I was cleaning out and found your website. I have lower back pain and I put some on it. Already, it feels good! Thank you, Lucinda "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Estee from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "Does anyone know how serious the side effects of DMSO are? I am mostly worried about possible sterilaztion before I start using it... Also- what supstances can it be mixed with? Colloidal Silver? Hydrogen peroxide? How do you apply it?"

MULTIPLE CURES

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Connie from writes: "ok. I went and purchased DMSO last week finally for myself and a couple of friends. I have been using it for about a week now. First couple of days I mixed it with povidine iodine. It was the closest thing I could come to potassium iodide. I sent some articles about sski as to why I mixed the two. Side effects. awful taste in your mouth. supposedly your body smells, I didn't notice, but I do taste it in my mouth for days after using it. Supposedly less than a teaspoon a day won't affect your body odor but who knows. my breath is awful! I'm thinking a drop of peppermint oil. I used it on some varicose veins, a scab on my leg, that's been there since the end of Sept., a muscle on my other leg that needed some serious stretching, I believe I had permanently strained it a while back, I also used it on some scarring, some with raised keloids on them. So far, besides the taste in my mouth it's all good. Within one day the muscle in my calf was better, within a few days the varicose vein that had been there for 20 years is kind of fading, the scar keloids are dissolving, the scabs and scars appear to be fading. Then I added oregano oil in olive oil. Why? it fights yeast. In alternative medicine yeast is the root of all illness. I got sick as a dog within hours. Try to remember when you use this stuff that it boosts whatever you are taking into your body. That means if you are enjoying mouth amusement? ie. something with alot of sugar or not particularly good for you? you will pay. The supplements I am taking along with this is MSM, vita c, wild yam, black cohosh, chasteberry, magnesium citrate, st. johns wort. I've stopped craving coffee, although I still drink it. I didn't have chocolate until yesterday after going 24 hours without coffee. I also neglected my magnesium supplements for a day. Chocolate cravings have to do with a Magnesium defficiency. :) I just put it on my doggie's hot spot on his paw as well as some scabs on his back from his extreme flea allergy. I'm psyched about this stuff :)"

MULTIPLE CURES

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

[YEA] Dana from Houston, TX writes: "Someone said they had a stubborn wart...use DMSO..put it on every day and it WILL leave you! It might take a couple of weeks...also good for herpes cold sores and the best anti-inflammatory available today."

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[WARNING!] Aja from North Plainfield, NJ writes: "Be very careful with DMSO (Dimenthyl Sulfoxide). As a chemist, I've used DMSO and it is a great compound because it is an EXTREMELY effective solvent. The reason that the FDA is against DMSO for home use is because it basically dissolves almost anything and takes it along for the ride. Since it is readily absorbed into the skin, anything dissolved in it is also absorbed. This can be dangerous if you inadvertantly come in contact with a hazardous chemical while using DMSO. Many things that are safe when placed on the skin aren't necessarily so when they are absorbed into the body. DMSO should be stored in glass containers (not plastic) and whatever area on the body it touches should be extremely clean. Be very conscious of not contaminating your bottle by dipping anything into it and make sure any container you use is also clean. As long as you're careful, you shouldn't have any problems. "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[WARNING!] Kim from SouthWestern Ontario, Canada writes: "Please be advised that DMSO is highly absorbed into the bloodstream and has a high risk of causing sterilization in humans. Although I highly recommended pain and swelling reliever one should use great caution when applying it to an animal by wearing gloves or know for a fact you are done having children before using it on yourself. I have used the product for many many years on horses and never apply it without gloves on."

MULTIPLE CURES

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

[YEA] Wes from Woodstock Ont., Ontario Can. writes: "I have had 5 degenerative discs in my lower back for about 5 years. The Drs say go home and live with it Surgery is to dangerous. I have been taking corisone injections every three months, but they only last a short while. My brother-in -law told me about DMSO and he had some on hand. I tried it by putting some on a peace of gauze and applying it to my lower back. I then covered it with saran wrap. After 24 hours the pain was gone and i did this twice a day for 4 days. Since then i only use it when i feel my back starting to hurt. This pain was also causing my right testicle to swell and was very painful. Since using DMSO, I now have relief again and the testicle has gone back to normal. By the way I'm 79 years old. Thankful for DMSO and my brother-in -law for telling me about it."