I have recently started taking pure msm crystals. I have noticed an improvement in my ic symtoms. I just wanted to know if anyone is taking msm at the moment and if it increased your appetite? I would like to know your thoughts. thanks.
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HI! I'm happy to hear you are doing better using the MSM. I'm using the MSM gel and I am thrilled with it! Do you mix the crystals in water and drink it? or mix it in food? I've been thinking about trying the cyrstals since I love the gel so much. Thanks! Roxie
Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
Dx'd Hypothyroid
Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
June 2007
Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
First Cysto 1979
First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
Bladder surgery 2000
Dx'd: IBS 2000
Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
Laminectomy 1989
Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989
For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:
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Hi Roxie,
I mix the crystals with water or milk, just to warn you it does have a bitter taste but you get used to it. It also has a detox effect, maybe that's why I am always hungry????? I am glad you are doing well with the gel, no harm in trying the crystals either. good luck!!!Formerly lorenab
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HI! Thanks for the info. You said it has a detox effect.......does that mean it gives you diarrehea?
I had horrible urethra pain for the past few years.....and nothing helped with it......but since using the MSM gel.......I have NO urethra pain! It's SO great!! Have a great evening! Roxie
Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
Dx'd Hypothyroid
Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
June 2007
Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
First Cysto 1979
First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
Bladder surgery 2000
Dx'd: IBS 2000
Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
Laminectomy 1989
Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989
For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:
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How often do you take the MSM? How long have you been using it? Roxie
Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
Dx'd Hypothyroid
Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
June 2007
Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
First Cysto 1979
First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
Bladder surgery 2000
Dx'd: IBS 2000
Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
Laminectomy 1989
Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989
For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:
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Msm Gel Question
Dear Roxie2007
I am interested in using the MSM gel for urethral burning. Since you have had success with this, would you be so kind as to share which product you are using. I read somewhere on this site that the prepared gels are not recommended. Do you mix the MSM powder with some gel agent? Thank you...
wishfulthinking
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MSM is basically sulfur, check the IC Shop for more info, or google it. My wife has just started using it. Tomorrow is time for her to increase the dose (we are using the same stuff as lorena is).
Ok we got some from West Australia (we are in Australia) which came with a free gel with majority MSM component. Just for skin care, etc etc.
Full ingredients :
[code]Contents: Ultra Purified Water MSM (methyl sulfonyl methane) Emulsifying wax, Glyceryl Monostearate, Glycerin, Almond Oil,Coconut Oil,Vitamin A, Vitamin E (as palmitate) Vitamin D, Aloe Vera gel, Calendula flower extract,Propietary Ayurvedic Tinture. ABSOLUTELY NO PRESERVATIVES, COLORING OR HARMFUL CHEMICALS. With the penetrant power of MSM in the cream, the vitamins and herb extracts can go deep into the skin. MSM is also a great detoxifier. As the skin is the largest area of the body, it is the first defence for the body. When You apply something on the skin which "nourishes"the immune system cells there, you are improving the health not only of the skin but also of your body. MSM Calm Cream can be used as a beauty cream and can improve the skin quality, lines and wrinkles. [/code]
We were tossing up trying it on my wife's urethral area to see if it had any similar effect to the Jacobs Gel (which I'm also going to order).
Can anyone see any major no-no's among those ingredients insofar as if it is applied directly onto the urethral opening, that some may proceed internally? Its given as a skin cream so maybe some of those are nasties as far as internal use is concerned.Hi, I'm Kev - husband of IC sufferer.
symptoms - an owee wife
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HI Kev! I've been using the MSM gel for 3 week now......and it's working SO well for me! I have no urethra pain and haven't had a flare up either. I hope it works for Arly. Tell her I said HI! Roxie
Double Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery 8/09
Unsuccessful MiniArc sling surgery 12/07
Dx'd Hypothyroid
Dx'd Chronic Axonal Neuropathy & Myopathy
June 2007
Dx'd IC May 2006 (after suffering for 25+ yrs!)
First Cysto 1979
First Hydro 1981 (Many treatments since then!)
Collagin"Durasphere" injections for urethra
Gall bladder surgery Aug. 2004
Gastric Bypass Dec. 2004
Dx'd: Barrett's Esphogus July 2004
Dx'd: Vaginal Atrophy 2005
Bladder surgery 2000
Dx'd: IBS 2000
Hysterectomy (fibroids) 1999
Laminectomy 1989
Dx'd: Degerative Disk Disorder 1989
For IC I use Elmiron, Elavil and Freeze dried Aloe Vera (it works likes Elmiron, but naturally)and Azo as needed. I also take Zegerid, Randitine for Barrett's Esophagus. (which causes me to have constant yeast infections!)I take Cymbalta for Neuopathy/Myopathy pain. I use the Climara patch for menopause symptoms. I'm on a very strict diet because of the IC, IBS and Gastric Bypass. I take Primal Defense Probiotics and whole food Iron.
I no longer have the awful urethral pain! I've been using MSM gel now for 4 mo. and haven't had a flare up or the urethra pain.....it's amazing stuff!!:woohoo:
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