Hey Frens, looking for some direct experiences with DMSO.
Context: My mother has suffered severe migraines her entire adult life, upwards of 40 years. Been on disability probably the last 15. In the last 10 she was also diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. What began as white hot poker stabbing pain like shocks that would come sporadically and has been mainly controlled by anti-convulsant or anti-epileptic meds like Tegretol, gabapentin, carbamazepine, is now non-stop pain preventing sleep and the meds don’t touch it. When she tried to ween off meds the pain intensifies even more.
I have done research out the wazoo, she knows I prefer natural things but so far is resistant to supplements, worried about interactions with the other Rxs she can’t just stop. But this last week when we talked she was in tears and told me she’s considering surgical intervention as she doesn’t feel like her quality of life is living anymore. Rather long story short, I’m trying to find something she’s willing to try to break through her hopeless western medicine expectations. I think on earthclinic.com a while back someone mentioned DMSO compresses. I have never used DMSO but picked some up today to try before I really encourage her to use it and give more suggested uses and instructions. For those here who have used it, is there a specific site you yiu use to look for interactions? I know she needs clean skin, but as she’s still on other meds is there any way to know what side effects or interactions there may be? I’d hate for her to try and it backfire and she lose all hope.
Also open to hearing anything else anyone has used successfully to combat TN.
Thank you in advance, Frens. 🙏
PS All issues predate Covid hysteria. She is pureblood and will never get the vaxx.
Usually caused by a pinched neck nerve. It hit me really bad a few years ago, felt like all my teeth on that side were abscessed, along with a severe headache in my temple. Pain was so bad, I couldn't carry on a conversation, couldn't do anything but lay down and cry and hope the pain eventually went away.
My chiropractor gave an adjustment that helped get the bone off the nerve. Took a few times to clear up. Now I can feel the bit of pain starting, and will use my fingers to push sideways on the tender part of my neck before it gets bad. I find the most painful spot alongside my neck vertebra, then push towards the spine with a bit of pressure. Basically, I'm trying to push the vertebra a bit sideways to get it off the nerve. Then next time I go to the chiropractor, I mention it and he does a specific move to help free the nerve. Ice helps me, heat doesn't.
Riding in the car or driving triggers and/or aggravates it. Have discovered that if I ride with someone else, and lean my seat back a bit, it is much less painful. Apparently, sitting up straight allows the bone to press the nerve too much, and leaning back removes or limits the pressure.
I also carry a point massager with me so if I'm driving, I can use it on my neck.
Your mom might try the stick on pain patches. Even though the pain is mostly in the jaw and temple, the pain/ pinched nerve, is actually coming from the neck, so that's where the patch would go.
This is a horrible pain to have to deal with, and I pray your mom finds quick relief.
Thank you, God bless you.
Ty for the kind words and recommendations. By pain patches do you mean something OTC or prescription?
I normally use OTC ones. However, my doctor gave me some patches one visit (for a different problem), he had some samples available. Could have gotten a prescription if I had asked for it. Also, if your mother can get a "prescription" for a PT, the PT has stronger patches that use a small battery in the patch to make the meds go deeper into the body. Those were best.