Question 1

is dmso  a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Low toxicity: Dmso can be toxic at high doses. The compound is useful clinically as a topical treatment for diseases such as arthritis and it has also been used internally for problems like interstitial cystitis.  The chemical is readily absorbed into tissue which can result in high levels rapidly and other chemicals can more easily enter tissue when applying dmso.

Question 2

is dmso harmful to your kidneys?

Accepted Answer

: It has been FDA approved to treat only one condition: interstitial cystitis. Kidney damage is not listed as one of its side effects but Web MD advises to consult your doctor about its use as a supplement if you have liver or kidney problem. As a kidney specialist I have never encountered any case of DMSO related kidney injury but I am not advocating its use unless there are clearly benefits.

Question 3

help please! is dmso safe for relieving headaches?

Accepted Answer

DMSO : Is a detergent, and a drug carrier which can deliver medications into the blood through the skin. It has no medical or therapeutic value by itself and every drug you take has risks. So why expose yourself to risks? Talk to your neurologist.

Question 4

is dmso safe for relieving headaches? please advise!

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I wouldn't use: Not sure how safe it is, but no real proof it affects headaches beneficially in most cases.  There are proven remedies, and would employ these meds and OTC remedies.

Question 5

does dmso help meniscus tears?

Accepted Answer

No: Dmso has nothing to offer for meniscal tears.

Question 6

dmso safety for knee pain?

Accepted Answer

Horses yes: Dmso has been used for years to reduce the joint pain of horses. There is also considerable evidence going back decades that DMSO may help human joint pain but its saftey profile is still the issue. The drug is absorbed quite well through the skin and could cause side effects systemically. My recommendation is do not use it.

Question 7

does dmso help plantar fasciitis ?

Accepted Answer

Short Answer--Yes: Plantar fasciitis is difficult to treat--but topical DMSO can be very helpful.  Get good arch supports for your shoes, and avoid the activity that caused your plantar fasciitis in the first place (prolonged standing, walking on hard surfaces, etc).  Apply DMSO several times each day, use white socks (dmso is a solvent, and you may absorb colored dyes).  Don't expect symptoms to resolve overnight.

Question 8

does dmso work for sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Dmso is used topically to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, and muscle and skeletal injuries. 
Its exact mechanisms are unknown.
It causes a garlic-like taste, and breath and body odor. It is a prescription drug but industrial grade DMSO is avail.  Do not use nonprescript. As it may have impurities.  Dmso is a strong solvent and can carry these impurities rapidly into the body.

Question 9

is dmso successful in cancer tumor reduction??
plz suggest me?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: DMSO is a chemical often derived from tree sap that has had various uses in industry &amp; has some use in health care. It aids the transfer of medication through skin surfaces which is how birth control patches get the meds into the body. It has been around for decades. If it had any good anti-tumor qualities it would be in common use, but it is not.

Question 10

i have the flu, mostly my voice is affected and after a few days my shoulders were affected too. i feel pain in my shoulders in the night. when i wake up, it is veryrare that i feel pain in them. 
when i put dmso on them, pain goes away. what to do?

Accepted Answer

: Continue with the DMSO and apply warm heat to the upper, posterior back region.  Nasacort and increased hydration should help your voice.

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I have the flu, mostly my voice is affected and after a few days my shoulders were affected too. i feel pain in my shoulders in the night. when i wake up, it is veryrare that i feel pain in them. when i put dmso on them, pain goes away. what to do?

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