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Ann Gibbons asked: > Hi List--I wrote the other day about a book called "The Miracle of > MSM - The Natural Solution for Pain". MSM is derived from DMSO and > among other things, is supposed to increase energy and alleviate > constipation. DMSO has been around for awhile and I really don't know > if it's effective or not. Perhaps MSM is just another go-around in > another guise. I can't access the archives (still), but I'm sure some > of you know whether this is snake oil or valid. > > Anybody care to comment? > > Ann Gibbons cg 65/2 > The only things that DMSO have been shown to be of value in is the treatment of interstitial cystitis (a rare bladder condition where the drug in injected directly into the bladder) and as a solvent for other substances. Otherwise, it has not been shown to have any medical value. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************