Posted by Kerry Gibbons on July 31, 2004 at 19:15:30:
In Reply to: Re: Sulfa/Sulfur Allergy posted by frank mcdonough on July 31, 2004 at 19:00:44:
Experts still say that no one can be allergic to MSM despite a couple of anecdotal cases which were not apparently verified. More than likely (especially if not purchased from us) it was additives in the MSM causing the problem. You did not mention whether you had purchased the MSM from us or if not, whether you performed the purity test of emptying a capsule into water and trying to get it to dissolve (it should dissolve relatively fast in warm water with no residue--the impure MSM floats on top of the water and never does dissolve).
: I also started using MSM about 8 weeks ago for pain relief. Several friends said it worked miracles for them. After a few weeks, a rash showed up on both feet along with excessive itching. My doctor suspected an infection and prescibed an antibiotic for 10 days with an anti-itch cream.
: After the 10 days the rash/ blisters didnot go away, Since them a rash/blisters has surfaced on my chest and on my legs. The itching is incredible,I scratch all over all day long. After taking MSM at night I wake up 4 hours later scratching. After looking at a lot of similar experiences with MSM on the internet today, I'm stopping the use of this [3000 mgs/day] today
: I'm definitely not compatible with MSM.