Review (5/5): DMSO: An old drug that has been underutilized for joint and muscle pain.
DMSO is a compound that has been FDA approved for certain maladies. As a pain reliever when applied onto the skin it works in about 20 minutes and lasts for about 4 to 5 hours. I am unsure at this time if the affect is cumulative. But relieving referred leg pain from a degenerative hip joint in a large area of the lateral aspect of my leg is quite something. There was some residual pain but not much. Obviously a double blind study would need to be done to see how much of the effect is psychological. But I can honestly say that if you are in either joint or muscle pain focal or diffuse this product is worth a try. It is available without prescription . As far as I know the FDA approval does not include muscle or joint pain but all the same it works and it works well.
DMSO has beeen around for many years and medically it has been shown to help in refractory cases of Interstitial Cystits which is a malady affecting primarily middle aged women in which the patient has a tiny fraction of normal bladder capacity before needing to void urgently. The DMSO is insufflated into the bladder under general anesthesia and the bladder is stretched by virtue of the hydrostatic pressure of the DMSO solution. Apparently the results of the hydrodistension of the bladder are improved and prolonged with DMSO. Perhaps this is related to its analgesic effects.
In any case I have purchased multiple jars of this product. I have the liquid as well but the cream is easier to apply and thankfully the cost of the product is very reasonable.