Finally something that worked!!
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I am 55 yrs old, a healthy, active woman with well-controlled anxiety. I have had GA (diagnosed by biopsy) for over 10 years, mostly on my legs & thighs and in 2016 starting on upper arm. Like many on this site I tried numerous rounds of topical medical interventions such as steroid creams, to no avail (other than reduction in itching, but lesions continued to grow in size or spread) and spent lots of money on supplements, etc from well-intentioned wholistic practitioners. I have been dismayed by how little concern my PCP and Dermatologist showed about addressing this issue, despite its significant impact on my quality of life. I could no longer wear shorts or a swimsuit due to the stares from strangers wondering if I had some awful contagious disease.
Fast forward to a posting on this site in Mid-2017 from a husband on behalf of his GA-suffering wife (I did not register, just read postings.). THANK YOU! THANK YOU! He said she had tried MSM/sulfer crystals daily and he could tell the GA lesions were fading. I had always believed GA was some kind of auto-immune reaction, and I have sensitive skin in general to makeup products, etc. so I began researching sulfer/MSM and discovered it is one of the trace minerals our bodies need but that is lacking in modern diets. I decided, “What the heck, it can’t be any worse and the cost is low.” I began usage in late August 2017 and within weeks my lesions no longer itched and by the 3 month mark my husband noted a visible fading. I returned to wearing shorts & swimsuits this May. I am here to tell you there is absolutely NO TRACE of a lesion (and I had many, large ones) anywhere on my body now! That’s one year for anyone reading! After 10 years of suffering with this strange affliction I am beyond thrilled!
My usage: 1/2 tsp each morning in a 10-12 oz. cup of black tea (any variety). It has a bitter taste so you don’t want to overdo it. If I had more than 3 refills of tea, diluting it, I would add another 1/2 tsp. My profile picture has the specific brand I ordered on Amazon but there are many others available I believe would likely be effective as well (this is NOT an advertisement for this brand-just trying to be helpful). I chose organic because I hoped it would be the purest form. I continue to use it in my tea each morning; I have never been a coffee person but that man’s wife used it in coffee.
Good luck to all my fellow GA sufferers. I hope this helps at least one of you out there! Food really is the source of both our health and our lack of it. God speed!
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tracy26784 Thankful6288
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What is MSM?
Thanks
Tracy
Thankful6288 tracy26784
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It is the abbreviation for the chemical name for sulfer : Methylsulfonylmethane.
Aussie36 Thankful6288
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I read your review and took your advice. All I can say is I am so glad I did. I have had this for more than 10 years and it was only getting worse on my legs, torso and arms. At the dermatologist I did light therapy but tried only some medications as most of them had other long term side effects, which was not worth having.
I couldn't get the crystals you used as I live in Australia, so I used MSM sulphur granules in a different brand. It's been over 6 months now and it's 99% cleared up.
I'm back wearing skirts and shorts again and loving it. I'm grateful you shared your experience as it has helped me and hope it will also help others.
Thankful6288
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I'm so glad to hear this worked for you! I still am free of the lesions with daily use in my tea and have had no health or other side effects from long term use of MSM/sulfer. Congratulations and enjoy wearing those shorts again!
nancy64573 Thankful6288
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I am suffering from GA and looking for any remedy. I am going to try MSM and I hope it will have great results as it did you. Are you still clear of it? i took Prednisone for a month and as soon as I came off it was right back. I am just so frustrated.I will let you know my results and thank you for posting your information.
Thankful6288 nancy64573
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I am four years clear as we speak. I still put it in my tea daily. When I travel and don't have MSM with me I sometimes feel that familiar itch in the area on my thighs where I previously had the biggest outbreak. Within days of returning home and resuming MSM it goes away. I know my experience is no controlled study, but I have no other explanation. Good luck to my fellow GA sufferers!
Lisajohnson0902 Thankful6288
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I am a 50 year old woman who has had this I believe since I was 5 years old. It first started off on my ankle. My parents try topical treatments that did not work. I developed diabetes and hypothyroidism when I was 13. I then developed gangular cysts under my skin that look like fatty bumps.I have GA on my inner thighs, on my stomach and on my arms. I have tried steroid creams, doxycycline and light therapy and nothing seems to work. I too cannot wear bathing suits or shorts and now I am wearing long shirts for my arms. It is very difficult to have this when it is hot outside. I'm going to a specialist today to see what they say about it. Each doctor has prescribed different medications but nothing seems to work I hope that this powder that we are discussing on here Is something worthwhile I will be consulting with my specialist today regarding it. After I listen to what he says I will let you know how it works for me. Thank you so much. for sharing.
Lisajohnson0902 Thankful6288
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I am a 50 year old woman who has had this I believe since I was 5 years old. It first started off on my ankle. My parents try topical treatments that did not work. I developed diabetes and hypothyroidism when I was 13. I then developed gangular cysts under my skin that look like fatty bumps.I have GA on my inner thighs, on my stomach and on my arms. I have tried steroid creams, doxycycline and light therapy and nothing seems to work. I too cannot wear bathing suits or shorts and now I am wearing long shirts for my arms. It is very difficult to have this when it is hot outside. I'm going to a specialist today to see what they say about it. Each doctor has prescribed different medications but nothing seems to work I hope that this powder that we are discussing on here Is something worthwhile I will be consulting with my specialist today regarding it. After I listen to what he says I will let you know how it works for me. Thank you so much. for sharing.
Thankful6288 Lisajohnson0902
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I see it has been 9 mos. since you posted. What was your doctor's opinion and did you try it? Any effect on your GA? Wishing you the best.
willow13214 Thankful6288
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thank you so much for your story. I have started the msm organic and wanted to ask you how many times a day do you take it.? I have been taking msm once a day, and purchased it at Amazon. Any help would be so much appreciated, and thank you again for your wonderful story.
Thankful6288 willow13214
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I usually only add it to my tea once per day.
MartieD Thankful6288
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In your research, dis you find if it makes a difference if you use the crystals vs capsules?
Thankful6288 MartieD
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I do not know if the form of MSM (crystal, powder, pill, etc.) makes any difference. I would guess it might be the strength of the MSM (mgs. per ounce or pill) that would matter the most. Since I found success with the MSM crystals I have not tried any other form of delivery. Good luck to You!