RW (OH) on 04/09/2022
I have been taking your suggestions for the HA supplement and the Stop Pain for a week or so. I was afraid to take the Stop Pain because I have an allergy to Sulfa, (MSM) and debated whether to take it or not, but finally tried it and have found the topical to work well and give me no problems. I can't believe the relief in my back and shoulders this provides! I will continue with both and hope to improve even more. Thank you for your post and research. I feel so much better now. Also take your melatonin suggestion every night for all the benefits. I try to go outside to get some sun for the melatonin, but the weather and sun haven't yet cooperated too frequently in OH. Should start to improve very soon! Thank you for all you do to help everyone here on Earth Clinic. You are so generous with your research and postings, and have helped so many. I have benefitted for years and am very grateful.
Replied By Art (California) on 04/09/2022
Thank you for the feedback! It is helpful for others when they are trying to find a useful remedy for a specific health condition.
I have another friend who is unable to use MSM because of an allergic reaction to topical application, but was able to use Stopain also! It is one of the best over the counter topical pain relievers available.
I'm glad you are also able to take and tolerate melatonin because it is also beneficial for degenerative discs.
Most importantly, I am glad you are improving and so quickly!
Btw, you may be happy to know that I talked to my friend Steve today who used this remedy and he said his pain level continues to decline every week and told me the pain is barely noticeable now and no longer needs the Stopain for it!
I asked him to continue with the the HA and melatonin even when his pain is completely gone. The reason for this is because you have DDD well before you have symptoms or pain and that means that just because you no longer have pain, it does not mean that your discs have fully recovered.
Art
Replied By Jgny (Thousand Islands) on 04/10/2022
Hi Art, which HA should I look for? I searched online and so many have extra ingredients like mag stearate etc. I have the stopain roll on, it certainly feels good. Just wasn't sure which HA? Thank you!
Replied By Mary (Scotland ) on 04/10/2022
What is HA?EC: Hyaluronic Acid
Replied By Holly M (New Mexico) on 04/11/2022
Could this be used in conjunction with DMSO? I have a dear friend that is experiencing severe pain in her back due to an inoperable cyst that is pressing on the spinal cord. I have her using the DMSO, but some days she needs a but more relief.
Replied By Katherine (California) on 04/19/2022
Holly, I read from a Newsletter from Dr David Brownstein, that all cysts are caused by low Iodine. I have put just Drug Store Iodine Tincture on cysts topically and they disappeared in a couple of days. I also take Lugol's 5% Iodine internally. I take 2 drops at approximately 12.5 mg up to 16 drops at 100 mg. Get rid of the cyst and then the pain will stop!!
Replied By Tdmart (MN) on 04/10/2022
Replied By Art (California) on 04/10/2022
Jgny,Here is the link to the original post that I put up regarding Stopain and Hyaluronic Acid for DDD :
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ddd-art-solbrig.html
In it are two links to the two products that were very helpful for my friend and now a member of the Earth Clinic community, RW.
Art
Replied By Wanda (Winston-Salem, NC) on 04/11/2022
Can you please advise as to the strength and dosage for the Now Hyaluronic Acid? The link you provided in your response to RW on 4/9/22 is a dead link. The link to the article about your friend works, but the link to the supplements is the dead link. Thanks!
Replied By Art (California) on 04/11/2022
Wanda,I think EC has repaired the links in the article now.
The dosage Steve and RW used was 3 of the NOW Double Strength capsules (100 mg each) or 300 mg per day total.
Stopain is usually available online or at local drug stores like CVS, Walgreens, Walmart etc.
Art
Replied By Wcr1951 (Nc) on 04/13/2022
Thanks, Art! I appreciate the info. I already have the Stopain but knew it wouldn't work without the addition of the HA.
Replied By Art (California) on 04/11/2022
Holly M,The hyaluronic acid and Stopain are for degenerative disc disease, not cysts, so I would be doubtful if they will be effective for eliminating a cyst. The Stopain may help reduce swelling and inflammation caused by the cyst and possibly some of the pain, but if the cyst gets larger, it will lose effectiveness.
EC has 5 sections on different types of cysts and it may be worth checking them out. Here is a link to one of them :
Art
Replied By Sabita (Florida ) on 04/19/2022
I would try castor oil soaks over the cyst area. I used this treatment successfully for years for another internal issue being severe crippling menstrual cramps. I applied soaks for one hour everyday (for years) and after a short while I had no more pain ever. These castor oil soaks will break up cysts also.Sent with a prayer for healing.
Replied By RW (OH) on 04/11/2022
Replied By Art (California) on 04/11/2022
RW,My friend, Steve reported very similar to what you have just reported. I think when the pain diminishes, the tendency is to go back to doing things that you used to do awhile back or basically overdo it and exacerbate the disc situation, at least temporarily. It took years to get to this point and repair will take time also. Be careful not to overdo and it will be a more comfortable recovery. Thank you for the extra feedback!
Art
Replied By Art (California) on 04/13/2022
Wcr1951, you're welcome!Yes, Stopain is one of the best over the counter topical pain relievers and using it alongside of the Hyaluronic Acid is helpful in giving quicker relief for DDD. I would think that its anti inflammatory qualities are useful in slowing damage. Together they seem to make a good pair for the purpose. Please update as your HA test progresses.
Art
Replied By Jgny (Thousand Islands) on 04/14/2022
I am using the borax/DMSO application on my lower back for about a week so far. I haven't found relief yet. I got the Stopain roll on and love it! Just finally ordered the HA this morning and can't wait to try it! I have 3 herniated discs and deal with tremendous pain since 2006. I want to avoid surgery, I saw what it did to my poor mother in law! Thank you Earth Clinic for such helpful information! :)