Question 1

shoulder pain. doc says stress related, no neurological reason. considering msm, but are there any other medication options not harmful to health?

Accepted Answer

P.T.: A good next step would be to see a physical therapist to get some help without having to go on to medications/injections immediately.

Question 2

will msm and alpha-arbutin eye drops lighten my eye color? if not what medication can i use to permanently kill the melanin in my eyes.

Accepted Answer

Melanin will never : Be killed. It's a permanent fixture in the eye. In fact,  certain eyrdrops can actually turn the color of the eyes from blue or green to brown permanently. So you have nothing to worry about. Your iris color helps protect your eyes from too much sun, and creates the pupil opening to being light and images in. So you want to keep it healthy, and not kill it.

Question 3

is msm beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: I usually ask patients to tell me if they feel it works. There is not a lot of evidence to support it, but some patients feel it does.  It would not be right to stop it.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: msm?

Accepted Answer

MSM: Methylsulfonylmethane is an organosulfur compound , present in many plants & foods & beverages, being marketed as a dietary supplement. Claims it helps immune system & stress.

Question 5

is there any health concern with long term use of msm?  i take 1/2 tsp daily. thanks.

Accepted Answer

NOTHING HAS BEEN: Reported at the recommended dose.

Question 6

what do docs think about taking msm?

Accepted Answer

See details: Msm or DMSO is a liquid that is applied to the skin. It is one of the agents that is supposedly to be used for numerous issues but has little scientific evidence to support its benefit. The one thing it will do is give you horrible bad breath.

Question 7

what are differences are between msm & chondroitin?

Accepted Answer

TWO TOTALLY : Different compounds, supposed to work differently and possibly complimentary.

Question 8

glucosamine msm-- how long does it take to take effect?

Accepted Answer

3 months: You need to give glucosamine a 3 month trial at a dose of at least 1, 500 mg daily. Even then, its value is far from certain.

Question 9

can msm cause kidney damage?

Accepted Answer

Not reported: Msm, methylsulfonylmethane is an inert product sold as a dietary supplement. There are no known medical uses and the fda has not approved it for any applications. That being said, no reports of kidney damage were identifiable on a rapid search of the literature.

Question 10

can you explain the difference between glucosamine sulfate and msm?

Accepted Answer

Different supplement: Msm is sold as a dietary supplement and marketed with a variety of claims, often in combination with glucosamine and/or chondroitin for helping to treat or prevent osteoarthritis. There is little evidence that it works and it is not fda approved. Msm is the abbreviation for "methylsulfonylmethane."  I do not recommend it for arthritis. It is pricey and of little proven value!

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Shoulder pain. doc says stress related, no neurological reason. considering msm, but are there any other medication options not harmful to health?

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Will msm and alpha-arbutin eye drops lighten my eye color? if not what medication can i use to permanently kill the melanin in my eyes.

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Is msm beneficial?

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What is the definition or description of: msm?

A member asked:

Is there any health concern with long term use of msm? i take 1/2 tsp daily. thanks.

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What do docs think about taking msm?

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What are differences are between msm & chondroitin?

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Glucosamine msm-- how long does it take to take effect?

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Can msm cause kidney damage?

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Can you explain the difference between glucosamine sulfate and msm?

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