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Is DMSO Safe if I Have a Hip Replacement?Posted By Lydia (Vancouver, Bc) on 05/20/2016
Just discovered this site and am so pleased with it. Thanks all.
Replied by Steve (missouri) on 02/17/2022
Replied by Eileen (Alexander, Arkansas) on 10/09/2022
Replied by Art (California ) on 10/09/2022
Eileen,I have psoriatic arthritis (PA) that was severe, but taking borax has managed to put the PA into remission and keep it there for well over decade. It might be worth considering if you haven't already tried it. I believe it may help with the DDD also in some people. If not there is always the hyaluronic acid remedy here on EC. I tried dozens and dozens of remedies for the PA with various results, but borax has left me symptom free for many many years.
Art
Replied by Eileen (Alexander, Arkansas) on 10/10/2022
Thank you so much for your reply Art. I actually ordered some Boron yesterday. Is Borax a better alternative?Replied by Art (California) on 10/10/2022
Eileen,I took boron from 3 to 36 mg and at 3 mg it did nothing and at 36 mg it still did nothing, but in a friend who had severe RA, it worked quite well at 36 mg/day.
On the other hand, just taking a 1/4 teaspoon per day of Borax in a liter of water is the ticket for me. Based on Ted's remedy, women would take 1/8 teaspoon in a quart of water. Cost wise Borax costs about a penny per day. I figured it out one time and I think it cost around $1 per year for men and about $.50 for women. I think taking a boron supplement can work, but it will cost more and you will be getting a lot of filler and gelatin capsules along with your boron.
I sometimes suggest boron to people who do not tolerate borax.
Borax contains 11.3% boron. I take approximately 950 mgs of Borax for each weekday and take weekends off. The 950 mgs x .113 = 107.35 mg of boron. 107.35 / 2 = 53.675 mg of boron for women. Some people are able to get by with less, but I was not one of those people.
Borax does much more than just fight different types of arthritis and I highly recommend you read EC's Borax page to help you make your decision :
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/borax.html
I should also mention that you should not expect results overnight. Generally if you allow 3~4 months, that should be adequate. I started to see benefit within the first month, but for me, full remission took longer. Good luck and let us know how you do.
Art