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products such as soaps, perfumes, deodorants, etc. which would normally be restricted
to the skin are going to end up in the circulation: become potentially dangerous.'
Veterinarian from Salt Lake City, Utah-"There is no question as to its effective-
ness. It works. However, it's no panacea. It works as a carrier of anti-inflammatory
drugs (i.e. cortisone) through skin, muscle, joints, etc."
Veterinarian from Abescon, N. J.-"Redness of skin can develop when first ap-
plied. It's an excellent vehicle to get other anti-inflammatory drugs into a joint
without tapping joint cavity and risking infection.'
D. D., Kansas City, Mo.-"In treating animals with the product, I have, in fact,
spilled it on myself with no harmful after effects. I have also used it on my thumb
which was swollen due to bowling. The results were dramatic."
N. A., Virginia Beach, Va.-"Far too many claims have been made regarding the
properties of DMSO. According to what I have learned, this chemical should be
considered potentially dangerous to man and animals and its use should be
very
carefully considered and the results closely monitored for possible side effects.
D. L., Redmond, Oreg.-"We have had elderly arthritis people who have obtained
DMSO from other sources, plead with us for the drug because of the relief it has
given them."
J. K., Minneapolis, Minn.-"We have used DMSO as a vehicle to carry other
drugs into the body. . . . I used it on my shoulder which was hit by a car door. It
worked well. I do not have any after effects from using it."
C. Z., Ft. Worth, Tex.-"I have seen no reason to believe that selective and
judicious use of this drug produces detrimental effects which outweight the benefits
from its use."
T. G., Lancaster, Pa.-"Having once spilled the drug on myself, I can say that it
gives one an awful taste for about 3 days afterwards. I doubt that any person would
desire that experience."
W. W., Thermopolis, Wyo.-"My results have been inconsistent. In the majority of
the cases, though, there has been relief following use of the drug. I have used it on
myself with some success also. It is not a panacea but I believe it would be of value
in some cases.'
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D. M., Portland, Oreg.-"I believe DMSO is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug on
a par with the corticosteroids and butazolidin and without many of the side effects
that have plaqued users of the steroids. It reduces time required for wound healing
by one-third. When combined with various antiseptics, it carries such agents deeper
into contaminated areas for more effective antisepsis. . . . Its use intravenously in
shock and concussion (of the brain or spinal cord) is dramatic and lasting. I have
used it for long periods on intervertebral disc syndrome, with no ill effect on the
lens of the eye. Most of the uses are, however, for short periods in acute, painful,
inflammatory conditions."
