NSB (Berlin) on 11/08/2025
I'm 35 years old, I take DMSO orally since a couple of months ago. The reason was to increase supplement absorption, for health purposes such as anti-inflammation.
I was taking about 4 drops of 99.9% DMSO in 350-400ml of distilled water twice a day on an empty stomach, in the morning and before bed. I've stopped now, but I sometimes mixed it with supplements.
In addition, I routinely use supplements such as methylene blue, NMN, alpha-lipoic acid, spermidine, CoQ10, resveratrol, omega-3, magnesium, GABA, glycine, and melatonin—mainly those that support mitochondrial function and provide antioxidant benefits.
However, my body has recently started showing signs of water retention. Since I don't have a scale at home, I always weigh myself at the gym in the early afternoon or evening, and my weight has increased by 3-4 kg.Caffeine and potassium-rich teas, which used to have an immediate diuretic effect on me, no longer work as quickly. I also suspected kidney failure and heart failure, but the blood tests showed no abnormalities.However, for some reason, I don't really notice much edema in my body. Since I have a job that requires standing, I feel my legs are slightly swollen after work, but there's no noticeable edema.
I don't have any problems going about my daily life, but the pace at which fluids are expelled as urine is slow, and I wake up 2-3 times during the night to use the bathroom. Each time, I urinate the maximum capacity my bladder can hold. This happens every 3-4 hours. It might also be related to the fact that I was dependent on Ketamine, marijuana, Kratom for several months and was taking high doses every night.
It's been 4 days since I stopped ingesting DMSO, and my symptoms haven't gone away. Since I'm continuing to apply it for dental treatment, I can't say I've completely discontinued use, but I have stopped oral intake. After doing some research, I heard that DMSO can sometimes cause fluid retention. Does anyone have similar experiences from DMSO intake, or have you heard about such cases?
Mortals (TX) on 11/01/2025
It might be a detoxing affect from the dmso or might be something else.
Normal bp: 130/75
highest: 180/80 highest pulse :113
over a three day period
Roy (Harrisville, MI) on 03/09/2025
Lizards, birds, and small, furry animals, etc. had been drinking and relieving themselves in that cystern that I drank from. What a cruel trick! For literally decades, I suffered with digestive issues and overwhelming pain. God only knows what that water contained.
Nothing that I ever tried helped to ease my suffering. Apparently many bacteria, such as H pylori are protected by tenacious bio films, which make them almost impossible to eradicate.
I tried literally hundreds of remedies over the decades to ease my suffering, all to no avail. I had constant, horrible pain from gas, indigestion, parasites, fungus and ulcers.
The bio films protected the H. Pylori bacteria, which was causing my problems. Nothing I ever tried could break through the bio films. Enter DMSO. Dimethyl Sulfoxide is an industrial solvent, which is derived from Pine trees. It has a long history of use in sports injuries. It’s also used in equestrian circles to ease the pain of horse injuries. It has a unique quality that makes it a fantastic transdermal compound. When applied to clean skin, it can be combined with other natural compounds, and it will carry the compound through the skin and into the bloodstream. Understanding the properties of DMSO, I had a hunch that because of its intense solvent properties that I may be able to use it to break the biofilms.
I combined 99.9% pure DMSO, approved for clinical use, with pure distilled water, a 50/50 blend. I began taking two 1ml droppers full, orally, twice a day. I then rinsed my mouth with another glass of distilled water. I took this on an empty stomach, so it didn’t react with the contents of my stomach. I followed this procedure for two weeks, and VOILA!!! My ulcer pain vanished. I no longer had painful gas. My digestion improved, and my gluten intolerance was dramatically improved. I’m not willing to say that it completely healed me, but it did more to improve my digestion than anything else I have ever tried. My advice to anyone interested in trying this, is to first read up on dmso because it can be dangerous if improperly used. As always, I am not a doctor, so seek the advice of your health care provider
Michele (Los Angeles, California) on 05/31/2024
dimethyl_sulfoxidator (Virginia) on 04/06/2023
I have had two fascinating experiences with drinking 1 tsp of DMSO daily following a case of what some might think is or call "long COVID". My experience was such that I became very ill this past year for nearly two months. It was essentially pneumonia, but had a lot of other symptoms associated therewith that made it feel much worse than a lung problem. Thought I was going to die with this, but I managed to naturally cure myself.
I found myself mentally clouded and having terrible trouble with recall (I was normally exceptionally fast and higher end on the IQ range) which has been a death sentence for my work. After a lot of desperate trials of various things I stumbled upon oral DMSO consumption for brain damage patients.
I really didn't have much else to lose at this point due to my recall necessity, so I gave it a shot. I'm about a month in of taking 1 tsp of DMSO a day with about a glass of distilled water and I have been amazed at the results.
I believe I'm at about 90% of where I was before and perhaps, in some ways, better than prior to falling ill. I think my middle aged mind is closer to performance of about 15 years ago at this point. I'm not perfect in recall as I was, but I'm at about 90% as I said. The ways in which I'm better is that I'm feeling more alertness than I did before.
The next thing to report is that a loved one who has experienced brain damage from a series of strokes seems to be improving finally after being also desperate and trying many "medical" options. So far we've seen an improvement of about 10% of where they were and it seems as though this could go farther.
I am considering using 2 teaspoons per day as some have suggested - maybe spaced out prior to bed and in the morning - but I am still wanting to be on this protocol for a few months before taking it further.
Oral DMSO is nothing short of miraculous.
Old Fart (Winamac, IN) on 09/21/2022
You can buy both products on Amazon, but I found the pure liquid is cheaper at " Pet Meds". The gel is 70% DMSO and 30% aloe. From all I've read, and that's quite a lot, it is more effective at the 70 / 30 ratio when applied toppically.
If you want to learn more about DMSO, there is a good but short book available online from "HOOPLA". I don't remember the authors name, but the book is, "What Doctors Need to Know about DMSO."
At present time, I am also using it topically to treat my 'shingles', and it is working unbelievably well. I simply apply the gel several times a day. It has stopped the spread and kept the rash to limited space, as well as reducing pain.
KHC (Atlanta, GA.) on 09/20/2022
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Charles (Masterton, New Zealand) on 06/20/2022
This writer had a friend who died at the age of 101. She showed no signs of mental decline. She used it (DMSO) regularly for over 30 years." We have been using DMSO for several years.In particular, we take 1 teaspoon of 40% every day, first thing in the morning.
As another precaution, we also put VCO (coconut oil) in our cereal. Buy this book -you will be so glad that you did. I am 81.
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Nancy (Lake Stevens WA) on 02/28/2022
I stumbled on DMSO read up on it and ordered some pharmaceutical grade DMSO. I dabbed full strength on my back teeth and on my gums. in about 5 minutes all the pain was gone. I also put some down my jaw line and next to my ear and immediately I had experience relief.
At first I had to apply DMSO about every hour but now I only apply about every 4 hours. What a huge miracle.
Linda (Ireland ) on 02/10/2022
1 application and after a rash, itch and a little discomfort the pain went from 9 out of 10 to like a 2.....i love herbs and old remedies and would definitely recommend this
Josey (Ontario) on 02/10/2022
ORH (TEN MILE, TN) on 01/21/2022
I bought a box of cheap lab glassware to get back into the chemistry life of my past. The DMSO solution is made with 30 drops of 100% DMSO into a liter of distilled water. The drops depend on the size of your dropper so next time I will measure with a small graduated cylinder. One ml = 20 drops so I will measure out 1 1/2 ml instead of drops. DMSO is not dangerous, but it can easily pick up garbage from dirty glassware. Finally got my molasses from North Louisiana that I was reared on in the swamps of South Arkansas. So tonight my Tractor Driver is fixing pancakes topped by this molasses for supper. Been a long time.
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Marsh (Colorado) on 01/11/2022
Fix for DMSO Smell Issues Michelle (Utah) on 01/04/2022
I've been using it that way since the beginning and I've never been told I have an odor. The owner of the patent said that the best mix is 1 part honey to 7 parts DMSO and 3 parts water.
https://patents.google.com/patent/US7790928B1/en
Joel Rosenblum (Senegal) on 10/26/2021
To take dmso by mouth you can either put it in large cellulose capsules 1mL at a time and swallow them before they melt (in a minute), or you can just dilute it in enough water. 1mL in a liter of water is hard to taste. But you might want to use more, so in that case capsules and topical.
To avoid smelling bad, take extra magnesium and drink ( raw goat preferably) milk. Lots more info from the yummy.doctor website or in the book DMSO:Nature's Healer.
G. (Douglasville Ga.) on 10/11/2021
