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I have painful knee arthritis. Using DMSO to treat the pain.

Posted by dongee @dongee, Apr 18, 2016

I have painful knee arthritis. The only substance that reduces the swelling and the pain is DMSO.
Is there any danger it using this long term?

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willow5 | @willow5 | May 18 9:05am
In reply to @loriesco "You might want to check with your doctor about PSEUDOGOUT which effects the knee for proper..." + (show)
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You might want to check with your doctor about PSEUDOGOUT which effects the knee for proper treatments.
(Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) disease, often called pseudogout, is a type of arthritis caused by calcium pyrophosphate crystals depositing in joint cartilage, leading to sudden, intense inflammation. It primarily affects adults over 60, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness—frequently in the knees—and is commonly managed with anti-inflammatory)
I don't believe there is any side effects from TOPICALLY applied Volteran/Diclofenec. (Get prescription strength 3 or 5% not the 1%). There are good topical CBD from Sageway and Tylenol works great.

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@loriesco

Just a gentle FYI, I have a friend in his early 60s, because of a heart condition and being on blood thinners, is not allowed to use Volteran topical. I have 2% from Europe, and sadly I break out in hives when I’ve used it. Great product for those who get to use it!

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loriesco | @loriesco | May 18 10:30am
In reply to @willow5 "@loriesco Just a gentle FYI, I have a friend in his early 60s, because of a..." + (show)
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@loriesco

Just a gentle FYI, I have a friend in his early 60s, because of a heart condition and being on blood thinners, is not allowed to use Volteran topical. I have 2% from Europe, and sadly I break out in hives when I’ve used it. Great product for those who get to use it!

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@willow5 thank you you are correct that some people are too delicate to use even the topical. Thanks for the reminder. I looked it up and indeed people with heart conditions should consult with their doctors and it may not be recommended.

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jonijean | @jonijean | 2 days ago
In reply to @chicabow "@heyjoe415 Joe, Again you are correct..Too many people forget that Damage done by NSAIDS is Irreversible...." + (show)
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@heyjoe415
Joe,
Again you are correct..Too many people forget that
Damage done by NSAIDS is
Irreversible.
I was fortunate to work with
Major athletes (McEnroe/
Holmes/Pazienza ) and Nordic Combined ski team
1984 Sarajevo Olympics.
Professional athletes have
moved away from NSAIDS.
Most don’t use alternative
medicine properly.
Sometimes take week for benefits to show..Most take
the Kool Aid instant results..

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@chicabow agree. My hand surgeon told me to stop NSAIDs completely then told me to take them after CMC surgery. I think they forget to check your chart before telling you what to do.

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chicabow | @chicabow | 2 days ago

No danger only benefits!

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