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Can you tell me success rate with msm? using it to treat chronic pain & arthritis . low dose by choice but we think it's helping been using for amonth

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

No evidence: There are no well-conducted studies to show that MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is safe or effective for any disorder.

Answered 12/29/2014

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