DMOS - Dimethyl sulfoxide

[Ammar]

Let me start by saying I was not really sure whether to put this thread in this forum or the Supplement forum...I went here thinking there could be more views and responses. Anyways, I did a search and did not find much about DMOS on this site.

My question is if anyone has used it for pain relief and/or tendinitis? I have very bad elbow pain and it really hinders my lifts. I know DMOS used to be popular back in the day with alot of powerlifters, not sure if still is...Does anyone have any input or experience?

thank you in advance.

[Bonaparte]

It's DMSO. That's why you can't find info on it.

[Ammar]

Oh man I just noticed that too, thanks Bonaparte. Do you have any experience with it?

[Bonaparte]

Nope. Sorry.
However, this is the first I've heard of it being used for joint pain. Most guys use it a base for transdermal steroids, since it greatly increase skin absorption.

[Ammar]

From some of the searches online and other forums it seems that guys use it for joint pain relief by mixing it with Aloe Vera or crushed up ibuprofen. I am just wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with it and how they used it?

Also, I was reading you are supposed to mix it with distilled water before applying. It seems like alot of guys using it for pain relief mix 70% DMSO with 30% distilled water.

[peachfuzz]

http://www.dmso.org/articles/information/muir.htm

[Bonaparte]

From some of the searches online and other forums it seems that guys use it for joint pain relief by mixing it with Aloe Vera or crushed up ibuprofen. I am just wondering if anyone on this forum has experience with it and how they used it?

Also, I was reading you are supposed to mix it with distilled water before applying. It seems like alot of guys using it for pain relief mix 70% DMSO with 30% distilled water.

Pretty sure anything over 50% can cause irritation and burning.

[Ashop]

It's DMSO. That's why you can't find info on it.

Your right. It is DMSO. I dont like this stuff. Full strength will burn your skin,,it must be in a well diluted form. The smell is bad too. A distinct garlic like odor.

[Ammar]

I just found some online that is already mixed in 70/30 in gel form, it was pretty cheap about $15 so I figured I will give it a shot. I will post how it goes. Thanks guys.