The DMSO FAQ- by SwoleCat

Q) What is DMSO?
A) Dimethyl Sulfoxide. It's derived from wood pulp and it's used as a solvent. Acts a a transdermal carrier.

Q) How much DMSO should I use when applying Fina?
A) It varies, but from personal experience, about a tablespoon of the gel or slightly less works well.

Q) How much Fina do I mix in with the DMSO?
A) The amount of Fina would depend on your weight, stats, and the results you would like to obtain. Most common dosages are 2-3 pellets daily FINELY crushed with the DMSO.

Q) Do I crush the pellets before putting them into the DMSO?
A) You must make sure to get the pellets into a POWDER/FLOUR like consistency. Get a pill crusher from your local drug store, they work well. Apply the DMSO to your skin and put the powder on top of it. Then, rub away!!!!

Q) Should I mix my DMSO with water?
A) Some people do, others don't. Water is sometimes added to the DMSO upon application because it heats up the compound. A 50/50 DMSO/Water mix is used. I use the gel, and have found it not necessary to add water. When I did, it got too messy and didn't absorb as well. You can try it yourself to see if it works for you. I attained fantastic results by just using the gel. I let the heat and the sweatiness from the plastic wrap I cover the application area with heat up my skin.

Q) Will I stink from the DMSO?
A) Most people will develop what has been described as a garlic type odor on their breath, and possibly on their skin. Using the gel, I have not had such a problem. I may be lucky however because I also never had skin irritation problems. Remember not to go overboard on the amount of DMSO you use, and always wash your hands afterwards. The less on your skin, the less chance of becoming Mr. Ass.

Q) Why does my skin get irritated, dry, bumpy, and red?
A) Everyone responds differently to DMSO. Again, I only got a little dryness of skin @ the application site, and I eventually avoided that dryness by rotating application sites daily. The amount you use also has an effect on these sides.

Q) Where do I apply the DMSO with my Fina?
A) Common application sites are the insides of the elbows, insides of the thighs, and the back of the knees. By rotating these sites, you can avoid the dryness and irritation that would occur with one application site. I have found my personal favorite location to apply it. I apply a tablespoon of gel to the inside of my ankle, right where the bone is. I then sprinkle my Fina POWDER on top of the gel. Working out from the center, I spread it evenly out over those big ass veins that run by the bone, and all over the capillaries that are on the inside meaty part of the foot. I then wrap this with plastic wrap and an ace bandage, and off to bed!

Q) How long can I use DMSO?
A) Common usage is as long as your cycle lasts. Most commonly 6 weeks.

Q) Does DMSO affect my libido?
A) No. There is no evidence DMSO has any effects on libido, sperm count, testicular shrinkage, etc. Seems silly, but I have had inquiries on this. Q) What are side effects of using DMSO? A) As a relatively new product used by bodybuilders and others, it seems relatively safe. Common sides are the stink, the dryness, but nothing else major. It is said to act as a joint healer. Being a transdermal carrier, anything that mixes with this compound is carried into your bloodstream. This is where things can get dangerous.

Q) Where can I get DMSO?
A) DMSO.com is one location, although you can find it cheaper on the Internet if you look for a while.

Q) Can I get an infection from using DMSO?
A) When you apply DMSO, everything that goes in the DMSO gets transferred into the system, that includes germs, bacteria, air born viruses, etc.

Q) Can I inject DMSO?
A) Sure, and go ahead and throw in some Liquid Plummer and Old English 800. ........NO! Seriously, why the heck would you want to do this? Sorry, couldn't resist! I couldn't believe my ears when I heard this one! Someone was actually doing this @ another board. I don't know what happened to him, nor do I want to know.