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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

bucolic_frolic

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2. Have not had experience with that illness

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Thu Feb 16, 2023, 05:59 PM

Feb 2023

But dad used health grade DMSO @70%, topically for cancer bone pain, and he was happy with it. I've used it for pain related to swelling, allergies, and sinus pain.

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Degenerative Disc Disease [View all] redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 OP

At some point nothing short of surgery may help but some options may help or even hlthe2b Feb 2023 #1

Thanks I have a Physical Therapist and a pain management doc. redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 #4

Good. That is a good duo to consult with. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #7

Have not had experience with that illness bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #2

Do I need a prescription for that? redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 #3

No, there are many OTC creams or gels containing dmso bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #5

Thanks! redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 #6

You bet. Good luck, let us know reaults if you choose that direction. bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #8

Have you seen a physiatrist? SheltieLover Feb 2023 #9

No, just about every other kind though. redstatebluegirl Feb 2023 #10

You might want to investigate these 2 options. SheltieLover Feb 2023 #11