Needing clarification! I am a firm believer in DMSO for it's penetrating capability, but could use some clarification.
I've always bought mine where I buy livestock supplies because I'm generally using it on livestock. I know it is sold in a multitude of other places, but it is generally cheaper at the feed store. In the discussion list when it came up about adding it to the CS as a mouthwash, I had questions come to mind about quality of DMSO. Because I am using it to add to my IV CS infusion, I think the question of purity needs to be addressed. Looking at the label on the container we use at my house for animals and humans, it reads "For chemical use only - not for drug use". I assume they say that as a disclaimer because the FDA certainly doesn't want people using something that actually helps with so many things. Looking at the vial for IV use, I see no "disclaimer" and don't see any mention of the word "sterile". Since I don't exactly understand how the DMSO is extracted in the first place, I probably should look into that before I show my ignorance too far; however, in the name of expediency, let me just announce my ignorance and move on! The doctor who established my IV CS protocol said himself that what he is providing me is probably the same as what I buy at the feed store except this for IV is sterile. I know from experience that DMSO is being sold by the gallon in many places and I feel like much of it is as pure can be. I do know that a gallon I bought at a flea market was not pure. Those of us who have used it very much know pretty quick when we got "a watered down version thereof"! My bargain was a bummer! I have also noticed that this vial for IV use does not say that it is regulated by prescription. Not surprising either since the FDA says it's not for medicinal use in the first place! I know I don't want to be putting questionable DMSO in my veins and preferably like to feel like what we use for the family and animals is a good quality. I have seen a few cases where pet owners soaked an animals open wound with DMSO without regard to the caustic effect. One animal died. In testing, the blood had absorbed toxic amounts of DMSO. In another case, the wound was exacerbated from irritation from too much DMSO. So, could somebody help me out here. I'm running my CS infusion right now with the DMSO in it and feel very secure in doing so because I have faith in my doctor. Likewise, have used it as an adjutant in a similar mix for horses, but feel like care is called for in establishing a protocol with great consideration given to quality and quantity. Thanks, Barbara
