MSM Cures and Side Effects

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Fri, 06 Jan 12 14:07:19 -0600

Karen from Salem, Oregon writes: "Dear Ted, I have read the posts about the horrible side effects some people have had that they say is due to MSM. My Naturopath recommended 2,000 mg. daily for a severely deteriorated neck due to injuries. Now I'm scared to death to try it. I take no Rx drugs, but take other supplements. Do you think this stuff is safe? I bought a capsule form made by a well known vitamin company, and says its made in USA. I was also told that allergy to SULFA drugs has nothing to do with SULPHUR. Thats not what one poster wrote. And what are the "die-off" symptoms they are referring to? I dont have candida as far as I know. Should I just play it safe and not take this stuff? "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Sat, 02 Jul 11 14:24:25 -0500

Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa writes: "Hi everyone, I just wanted to bring attention to a book I just read called "The Miracle of MSM" I used to take msm on a very regular basis and had amazing results w/ it but as I'm sure many of you also have experienced, we tend to put things aside and move onto other remedies. Well, recently I started taking msm again and it's been helping my physical pain. Then I picked this book up and was amazed by what I learned. Not only did I learn what it can do but it also did myth busting. I would encourage people to read it as it had amazing stories about tooth pain, arthritis, lichen planus, interstitial cystitis- many issues that people write in about in this forum. Francisca, I know what a book person you are as am I so I thought of you as I read it. Have you read it at all? Anyway, just a thought! "

MSM READER FEEDBACK

Wed, 15 Jun 11 16:39:23 -0500

[YEA] Babs from Washington Dc writes: "I've been taking MSM for 6 weeks and I am very pleased with the results. My bones were squeaking like an old machine :) Not any more. "

ARTHRITIS

Tue, 26 Apr 11 15:46:43 -0500

[YEA] Gail from Greater Manchester, United Kingdom writes: "I have been taking msm for about 6 weeks now and am amazed at the results. I was taking a high dosage of sulfasalazine for the past 3 years. I weaned myself off them in November. I can honestly say the msm has an even better pain relief than the medication. I was taking 2 level teaspoons then increased the dosage to 2 level tablespoons until I got my joint pain under control. I am now taking a level teaspoon twice daily. This site is wonderful and I have tried many of the remedies. Thankyou all for your posts best wishes. "

TOPICAL

Mon, 18 Apr 11 10:30:17 -0500

Sara from Sacramento, Ca writes: "Hello, I am just wondering is it safe to apply MSM cream on face. If someone has some experince or thoughts please share it with me here. Thanks, sara "

ALLERGIES

Tue, 15 Feb 11 09:45:31 -0600

[NAY] Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France writes: "I had said here a while ago that I wanted to try MSM for my allergies, hoping it would do something for my lower back pain as well but unfortunately, after almost 5 weeks nothing happened. My allergies are the same as before, sometimes itching eyes and throat and sneezing, my back pain has actually got worse. Since yesterday I am really worrying but I don't want to go to the doctor yet. Before I started taking it I read a book and I was convinced, in the meanwhile, because I had a friend coming over from the USA I ordered another book which was a lot less expensive over there to be sent to his home address. I am now starting to read it and really, it feels like a bad joke! Is it as good as they say but it just didn't work with me? It seems to do wonders for so many people..... Right now I really fear for my back! I am 53, not too old yet but feeling like an old lady! The pain started almost 5 years ago when we got a foam mattrass, equally for me and for my husband so we thought the mattrass was to blame. 18 months ago we decided to go for one twice as expensive. My husband didn't want foam again but I felt comfortable in this one and too bad he didn't insist he didn't want it. He still has problems but I am far worse than he is especially because during the week I tend to read in bed for a bit in the morning. If I sleep on my back it is even worse. The only thing that seems to have got better with the MSM is my digestion, nowadays I eat and I never feel full."

SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS

Sun, 16 Jan 11 09:46:43 -0600

[SIDE EFFECTS] Karen from Seligman, Mo, Usa writes: "Could someone help. This is strange. I started talking MSM a couple days ago and after second dose had palpitations and they don't stop and have been going on 24 hours now. I stopped taking MSM after it began and its still happening. Breath is hard to catch sometimes and I do not have these but maybe 2 a month and it's usually once. My BP is spiked at times and I have always had LOW LOW blood pressure. This is really creepy. I am also getting off white sugar at the same time and using brown for 4 days. So what's going on here? Don't yang about going to a Dr. If I hadn't already I wouldn't be here. They say nothing wrong but anemia."

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 23 Dec 10 19:24:39 -0600

[QUESTION] Jerroll from Humble, Tx Usa writes: "I'd like to ask Ted if using MSM in a nebulizer would help COPD? DMSO stinks, also if putting MSM in a spray bottle and breathing deeply like Bill does with H2O2 would work?"

SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS

Fri, 26 Nov 10 09:54:08 -0600

Kathy from Covington, Virginia writes: "I HAVE READ ALL THE FEEDBACK ON MSM. NOW I AM CONFUSED. I AM HAVING PAIN IN MY KNEES AND LEGS. HAVE FOR SOMETIME. I MIX 2 CAPSULES OF MSM IN LOTION AND APPLY AS MUCH AS NEEDED. THIS SEEMS TO HELP, BUT NOT FOR LONG. I WOULD LIKE TO START TAKING MSM BY MOUTH, BUT NOW IF IT CAUSES ANXIETY I CAN'T DO THAT. I ALREADY HAVE CHRONIC ANXIETY AND AM TAKING ZOLOFT, HAVE BEEN FOR TEN YEARS. THE MSM I USE IS PURE. WHAT CAN I DO?"

MULTIPLE CURES

Mon, 08 Nov 10 21:57:47 -0600

[YEA] Lois from Quanah, Texas, Usa writes: "I had a bad shoulder pain in the joint. My elbow throbbed and my last three fingers were numb. I saw the Dr. I got a shot in the joint of the shoulder and after a couple of months I still hurt. I bought some MSM and took 4000 milligrams that morning, by afternoon it had stopped hurting. My fingers are no longer numb. I have copd and it has helped my breathing. I had a pulse ox of 90 sitting down and I noticed my pulse ox is 97 now. I find I can walk further. I have been on msm a month. I am so thankful for msm."

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Tue, 26 Oct 10 17:02:03 -0500

Newagewoes from Melborne, Florida writes: "I have a whole bottle of Technical Use Sulfur powder I would like to add some , like a tsp to my body wash at bath time but not sure if it's safe to mix them and how much to use if it's safe ?"

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Fri, 15 Oct 10 16:33:29 -0500

Hardlymoving from Union, Nj, Usa writes: "I've been using MSM for several years and it works. First started with DMSO but my wife and friends couldn't take the Sulphur smell. Switched to MSM to 2 tablespoons a day and got ALL the symptoms of detox; headaches, change in heart rhythm, extreme fatigue, etc. Didn't panic and lowered the dosage. All the problems gradually disappeared. I take 2 tablespoons in powder form with powered Vit C first thing in the morning with around 16 oz of water. Then my bladder get's filled every 20 minutes... Constantly urinating clear. By late morning everything's good."

WHERE TO BUY

Tue, 03 Aug 10 11:23:52 -0500

Peter from Chicago, Il writes: "Joyce from Joelton, Tn, Can you let us know where (phone #) do you buy your MSM powder from? Most of the MSM in the market is from China. Thanks! "

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Thu, 22 Jul 10 12:35:16 -0500

[QUESTION] Gina from Alexander City, Alabama, Usa writes: "I've been studying a lot about sulfur and can find no comparison's on the effects of MSM vs Sodium Thiosulphate. I would like to know if one is more useful than the other, if they can be used similary or if one is actually better than the other. My main research is involved in decalcification of the body system which I believe is the key to recovery from many different diseases, especially when combined with magnesium."

ASTHMA

Fri, 25 Jun 10 22:53:15 -0500

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Jacqui from Plainville, Massachusetts writes: "MSM cured my Asthma. I have been using ACV for quite some time now without any measurable improvement in my Asthma, but I will continue to use it for all its other health benefits. I wanted desperately to find something to help my Asthma. I have had Asthma since I was 6 (I'm now 35) and it became much worse 11 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter. I have been using Advair and Ventolin for years, but I don't want to be dependent on them. I ran out of my Advair about a week and a half ago and my Asthma became out of control. I was waking up a couple of times a night needing my rescue inhaler and I struggled throughout the day. I took 2 1,000 mg capsules of MSM yesterday (I broke the powder into applesauce) and I was able to sleep through the night and wake up without ANY issues! I took a second dose this morning and again just now. I haven't had so much as a wheeze all day! I feel like a new woman! I will let you know how I feel after continued use. I LOVE this site!"

GENERAL FEEDBACK

Fri, 11 Jun 10 12:01:22 -0500

[QUESTION] Jackie from Northern Ireland, Ireland writes: "i am intolerant to several foods and food-additives as a result i suffer with migraine. previoulsy i tried milk thistle drops, but could not take them as they triggered migraine, but when i changed to tablets i was ok. because of this i want to know if MSM comes in different forms, tablets, powder, capsules, liquid etc. and which one would be least likely to cause me headaches. also how much msm should i take, and how many times a day should i take it and how many days/weeks/months would you recommend i take it for. i am female (51) and have suffered with migraine since my mid twenties. many thanks, jackie "

URINARY INCONTINENCE

Tue, 04 May 10 11:28:27 -0500

[YEA] Catherine from Wellington, New Zealand writes: "To Ted: Early this year I had a very bad UTI and ended up in hospital. Afterwards I had trouble with extreme urgency and thought that I would now have to rely on pads for the rest of my life. I had already been taking ACV regularly, so no obvious help there...However, a couple of weeks ago I started regularly taking MSM (500mg x 2 times daily).I was suprised on the second day after starting that I no longer had the "before and after" dripping problem. On the third day I was amazed at being able to hold on for 10 minutes instead of the usual 10 seconds. Since then I have had no real problems and no longer need to wear pads. I have an idea about why this worked for me but of course I have no proof, but perhaps the infection weakened my bladder (or kidneys) sufficiently to allow some opportunistic parasites to invade and the MSM killed them off. I would be interested in your thoughts on this. As ever Earth Clinic is a wonderful source of information and support."

SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS

Tue, 02 Feb 10 09:50:42 -0600

[WARNING!] Allmymarbles from New York, New York writes: "MSM: Serious Side Effect I started taking MSM for asthma. My husband takes it for arthritis and gets total relief. Unfortunately I reacted badly. I had developed high cortisol subsequent to using inhaled steroids (which I discontinued). The MSM drove the cortisol higher and I suffered an extremely high pulse rate, palpitations and insomnia. When I started using MSM I did not know of this side effect. So be warned. If you have high cortisol do not take this supplement. It can be very dangerous. "

MULTIPLE CURES

Sat, 16 Jan 10 18:19:57 -0600

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] John from Nyc, Ny writes: "I have been in the healing profession (practitioner, researcher, advocate) for 30 years, nothing comes close to my experience with MSM, I am so sorry it took this long to try it. My chronic asthma gone in 3 days!! On albuterol for almost 40 years. I am in shock. Some side effects which I consider to be cleansing symptoms. Nausea, sleeplessness and skin breakouts, but I did start on a high dose of 20 grams a day. After three weeks no more 'side effects'. My energy has greatly increased, I feel quite euphoric every day now. The only time I had that kind of euphoria was by drinking three glasses of organic green juices a day. I think people on heavy medications, mercury fillings, toxic diet are going to have more difficulties with it, so building up from a small dose with extra vitamin C and plenty of pure water will help. The other supplement that really helps is Vitamin D3, I take 16,000iu liquid daily, no colds for two years now and my chronic bronchitis of 20 years has disappeared. Some years it was mild others, severe triggering serious asthma attacks. So the combination of Vitamin and MSM has been miraculous for me. This great website encouraged me to try MSM. Thanks so much. p.s. Brushing my teeth with MSM has whitened them. "

SKIN PIGMENTATION

Thu, 22 Oct 09 10:24:29 -0500

Sadia from Dubai, UAE writes: "Is skin pigmentation the same as vitiligo? Anyone knows where to buy msm in dubai? thanks a lot."

SIDE EFFECTS AND WARNINGS

Mon, 21 Sep 09 00:00:00 -0500

Kim from Birmingham, England writes: "I have been taking MSM for a while now and I have to say my asthma/COPD is much improved. However, MSM does contain sulphates which some individuals may be sensitive to and may cause some side effects. I have read from a very good source that this can be largely overcome by taking a supplementation of molybedenum(500mcg). Hope this helps."

MSM READER FEEDBACK

Sun, 30 Aug 09 01:14:47 -0500

[QUESTION] Dp from New York, Ny, US writes: "Hi, question.... I have severe pain both elbows from too much time on the computer. I'm taking 4 to 8 ibuprofin a day. Read bout MSM and tried it, I heaping teaspoon of the powder in a cup of water. No pain at all that night and into the next day but the pain came back the following day. I did feel a little edgy the day I took it though. So is this a pain reliever or does it do something to repair the damage that is causing the pain?"

MSM READER FEEDBACK

Sun, 05 Jul 09 09:43:55 -0500

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Alex from London, England writes: "I have just started taking MSM for IC cystitis. I feel an improvement already but have come out in big spots over my head and neck like boils. Has anyone else experienced this? Is this part of the detox? Love to you all Alex"

MSM READER FEEDBACK

Thu, 07 May 09 00:00:00 -0500

[YEA] Digger from Brisbane, QLD Australia writes: "HI THERE I HAVE BEEN USING DMSO AND MSM for about 9 months ..before i started using them. I checked out many many websites and spoke to many people about them ....as far as im concerned its very safe for us.... I have used it on wounds that wouldnt heal properly .i use it on both my feet where i have bone on bone arthritis in both my big toes... also athritic knees and kneck.. believe me when i say i look terrific for my age ..But i have so many aches and pains its not funny...it minimises the pain for hours .I HAVE ALSO PUT IT ON MY TESTICLES AND THE BIG FELLA ..AND my libido is now amazing < i do have a very beautiful 30 yr old girlfriend that helps ..But at my age 65yrs ..I still need all the help i can get. The msm i drink 2x table spoons a day with a juice ...the DMSO I IETHER APPLY TO WHERE I NEED IT ON MY BODY ..or i will drink about 5mils a day with some kind of sweet drink to mask the taste , my skin is glowing with health i look very fit ..my nails and the hair on my head also grows very fast. it seems that the USA AND AUSTRALIA are the only two countrys in the world that put warning signs all over the packaging ...I believe its absolute nonesense..I cant see any reason for me to stop taking iether of them . i have also used hydrogen peroxide with good results ..but thats anther story if any one wants to contact me ..please feel free to do so. "

TENNIS ELBOW

Tue, 28 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500

[YEA] Mark from Albany, NY writes: "I just read about MSM for tennis elbow. My freaking elbow has been killing me for like 3 days. Cracking, snapping, just all around pain like you wouldn't believe. I don't play tennis or golf, I'm a plumber so I use my hands all day. I think it's from sitting at the computer with my elbow hanging off as I use the mouse. Anyways, I was ready to cut my freaking arm off with a sawzall until I read about this MSM and decided to give it a shot. I went to the local Health store and they had come 15% pure MSM cream. Cost like $8.00 for a small bottle. Got home, still in freaking pain and rubbed it on. Okay, so no bullshit....within like 1 minute...pain gone. I am not freaking kidding, this shit really works! So whatever is in it totally works and I'm a believer. Magic bullet...pain gone! Still a little soreness but the aching, snapping is gone! Thanks Earth Clinic and your posts people! Love this site !!! Keep posting !!!!!"