User Reviews for methylsulfonylmethane (msm)

double dosage/2x's daily and add Ester C (or any vitamin c) Makes MSM work better. I always add to my smoothies or take orally with a glass of water - bitter tasting. I use the powder, cheaper than capsules. Recently strained my back. After first dosage, pain almost relieved. Took second dosage same day. The twice a day is necessary for new injury. I took it for 5 days and then once daily. Been using it for more than 20 years and have had to buy it in the feed stores before it showed up in health food stores. Read More Read Less

I have arthritis8 in my hip and morning pain is so bad i can barely stand and stiffness beyond words. I noticed results immediately. I been taking this with vitamin c for a week now and from day 1 i been sleeping better and wakeing up less due to pain. I still have to take pain meds to get out of bed in the morning but the pain and stiffness has decreased i would say by 50% and I rarely need a walking cane. I read it is more effective with vitamin c so i take both twice a day

Pain has deminished in my legs,knees, back. But I am experencing some destention in my stomach. it is too early to blame it on msm. I may be taking in too many calories. Msm has increase my appetite.

I suffered from nighttime cramps in many parts of my right leg only. It was due to nerve damage following spinal surgery. Dr. could not explain why they started at night only. It was recommended by a friend who also suffered night cramps. I try it. It not only decreased but almost entirely eliminated them. To say it was a relief is an understatement.

for some reason I became nausiated about 2 hours after taking the glucosamine HCI with MSM. I am allergic to sulfa drugs

tendonitis pain has diminished a lot.

Back in early 2000, I was diagnosed with severe carpel tunnel in both hands. My right hand was worse. It went up my arm and through my funny bone on up to my shoulder blade. I tried wearing a wrist band at night, but the pain was still unbearable. I did not want surgery. The doctor told me that it could come back. A nurse friend told me about MSM. I started taking a 1500 MG daily. I told my doctor about this supplement and the results I was getting. He didn't know anything about this product, but told me if it was working to continue the use. I don't remember how long it took for some pain relief but, I am still taking it in the year of 2015. I am pain free. Read More Read Less

Been using MSM cream (from Blue Mountain Herbs which is not on the product list below) for many years as an after-shave and on skin blemishes. Just had arthroscopy on both knee. When the surgeon authorized use of Vitamin E and/or scar creams I used my reliable MSM creams every day. During my 1 year follow up my surgeon was amazed at the early visible scar(s) on my knee(s). I think it is a great product.

Twisted on Sunday: severe lumbar pain radiating to right leg; ER determined I had "herniated L4-L5" and set me for a surgeon's appt for next Monday. Pain was intolerable but I cannot take narcotics; began urinary incontinence and called the ER back. A Nurse Practitioner suggested I try MSM. OMG after the first 2000mg (she suggested) I thought I was better; after 8hrs took the second 2000mg and no more incontinence and I was able to stand up straight. Thought this was some crazy "health food nut" thing but, it works!!!Read More Read Less

I started this less than a week ago when I saw reviews from people with Fibromyalgia and all I can say is WOW. only "side effect" is looser stools but being on heavy duty pain meds for so long - its been a plus for me - lol. I came back to the site to read more reviews - and I have to say my breathing is better too - COPD - I notice for a few days alot of mucus comming up but didnt think it was related. Saw some mention of lowering cholesteral - I sure sure hope. My BIG question why all this time and the number of docs have I seen that I never heard of it till recently . I highly recommend this - it is gving me hope for a life without narcotics Read More Read Less

61 Year old Male. 6'1" 210 pounds. Sciatica and arthritis. Started taking Jarrows powder. 1 g two times a day with vitamin C 1000 mg and glucasomnine 1500 mg. Increased dosage to 4grams twice a day. Sciatica gone. Arthritis diminished. VERY pleased. Did experience cleansing headache when dosage increased from 1 gram twice a day to 2 grams twice a day after 1 week at 1 gram. Drink more water. Headache gone after 2 days. Subsequent increases in dosage did not trigger headaches. Now at 4 grams twice a day. Breakfast and lunch. Other effects. Nails do seem to be sturdier. Hair a little thicker. Not dramatic but better. MSM provides a bit of an energy boost, but not a sugar buzz but just a feeling of more energy. It also seems to help mentally with mood. No doubt a chemical change but a comfortable change. Injured an achilles tendon two years ago and MSM seems to help. Also Apply DMSO directly to tendon area 3 times or so per week. Eliminates 95 percent of the discomfort. Amazing. Did not realize how much pain I was in. MSM is cheap and easy to use. Take with water. It is a little bitter like a headache powder but does not upset your stomach. I use it on my 11 year old lab. She seems better and her fur appears thicker. Any time I fill up the water bowl, she gets one gram. You owe it to yourself to give it a try. Start slow and if you get a headache, drink more water. Six weeks so far and I plan to continue to use this product. DMSO works for me too. Good luck.Read More Read Less

I would wake in pain every day with Sjogren's and Fibro. Would take a long time to get going. Now once up around with none or little pain. More energy because sleeping better, even genral well being is better.

9 yrs. ago, I had a severe flar-up of Right knee to the point I could not walk, my fingers were getting deformed from swelling. I prayed for relief, only pain pills, nothing to make it better. I went to library to research what I could do, the book "MSM the Miracle of pain relief & inflammation?" I read the book went to the health food store and bought the Powdered MSM-within a few weeks I was able to get out of bed without a struggle & pain. I continue taking MSM up to this day and use a compound on hands & knees for pain & Stiffness. It also gives me energy as I am also diabetic, hypothyroid condition. I wish I could bath in MSM but I do soak my neuropathy feet in MSM. Someday, I hope to visit the Clinic in Portland, OR and get a intravenous medication, as my pain is on going depending on the weather or activity. MSM saved my sanity and has made the quality of my life good. I'm not cripple cripple and have full mobility, the treatment plan for IHS is to use steroids, shots, ibuprofen, muscle relaxers which only made me worse. Today, at 70yrs. I can keep up with the 30 yr. olds, they wonder how I do it. Thank God for MSM. I recommend it to my family, friends, strangers, if they are suffering and are not allergic to sulfur. My 48yr old daughter is starting MSM, she was diagnosed with RA, has a lot of inflammation and servere pain and stiffness. I pray it works for her. Thank you! Have A Wonderful, Happy Healthy DAY. Read More Read Less

well I have only been taking it for a week and I am using equate msm pill form I have not been able to sleep and I seem to feel worse and ache all over is this normal for starters?

A person with RA put me on to MSM over 5 yrs ago, higher dosing, I take 1 tsp in distilled water at least 3 times per day. Often mix water with low sodium V8 juice for the extra potassium. I can FEEL bodywide pain reducing once in my body. I can't imagine not taking it in my life. I have the book MSM Miracle.

Have been using this product for a week now on my grandson who has Cerebral palsy. He is tight and always in constant pain. He is verbal and says this really helps relax his muscles. He seems to sleep better. We are just using the topical at this point but plan on trying the other form of this for ingesting, it has worked so well. The physical therapist that sees him is using it for her children that she works with and has raved about it's benefits, and how she can't believe what it has done for her kids.Read More Read Less

I am a case of RA diagnosed at an early stage. Added to the prescribed medication MSM and Three Months of Oral 500mg twice daily has provided relief and NO progression of the disease with blood reports and Medical Consultation.

I mixed it with lotion and applied it to the painful joint almost instant relief.

I have Fibromyalgia as well as diarrhea-causing colitis. So I am unable to take ibuprofen. MSM has worked surprisingly well for the overall pain.