Review (4/5): It's helping me, I'm optimistic!
I've used thist product for about ten days now, and so far I believe it is really helping. I have something torn or ruptured in my SI joint, and have experienced pain for about six months. I've known about DMSO since the eighties, but had avoided it due to the controversy and the potential side effects including "garlic breath." This preparation doesn't smell bad (I agree with the comparison to Noxzema) and reliefe comes within minutes. You can feel the penetration much like you feel a strong liniment or rub. I'm using it on my elbows and forearms for tendon pain as well. Last weekend I had to do a one mile hike up a mountain trail to perform a wedding and due to my injury I was intimidated by the walk. I applied my DMSO cream the morning of the wedding, and was able to hike like a champ! My injury still felt somewhat weak, but the stabbing pain was nowhere to be found. I am a believer for now, with the caveat that you must be careful with this stuff. Moderation is recommended; don't go slathering it on in excess. I also use a medical grade glove to apply the the areas I want to treat.