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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)Comment receiving replies
What I do not understand about taking MSN is if it supports and modulates the immune response, how is this helpful if I am taking prednisone to suppress my overactive immune system? (Since I am a new member , I cannot post links to the research, but The National Library of Medicine has a study from 2017 explaining how MSN works -the biochemistry is beyond my understanding.)
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I have read the article and do understand most of it (I have a public health mycrobiologist background) and I would boil this down to MSM good for what ails us. I am gratified that the studies are catching up to what I have seen in my use with horses and dogs. Even is all you have is osteoarteritis (and who doesn't?), it is a good idea. It doesn't stimulate the immune system in a way that makes our condition worse. Thanks for finding that article. BTW: Anything that down regulates IL6 has got to help us as it seems to be one of cytokines that we make too much of.
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@joycecosgrove, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the link you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post it for you.
- Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372953/