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Can DMSO Be Taken For Lower Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016
Question: is the use of dmso of any value in treating lower back pain?
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Answered by Dr. Scott Rebich (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Clinical trials have not shown any benefit.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

There are no research trials that demonstrate the benefits of DMSO for arthritis, and therefore, it is not routinely used for arthritis. However, it is analgesic, as an anti-inflammatory, and an antioxidant so theoretically it should work well for arthritis, but it has not shown that benefit in clinical trials.

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Can DMSO Be Taken For Lower Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Clinical trials have not shown any benefit. Detailed Answer: Hi there, There are no research trials that demonstrate the benefits of DMSO for arthritis, and therefore, it is not routinely used for arthritis. However, it is analgesic, as an anti-inflammatory, and an antioxidant so theoretically it should work well for arthritis, but it has not shown that benefit in clinical trials. Let me know if you have anymore questions or would like more recommendations!