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I was diagnosed with bursitis on little toe, got cortisone shot, pain is gone in toe but still have burning pain side top of foot, is ok to use dmso?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Go for it.: It works for some people more than others. I have used it and it did the job. Along with using DMSO, you might explore the reason why the bursitis started in the first place. DMSO, in this case, is a treatment not a cure.

Answered 9/17/2015

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bursitis on little toe, got cortisone shot, pain is gone in toe but still have burning pain side top of foot, is ok to use dmso?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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