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Swelling From Injury Caused Inflamed Elbow

Posted by Sylvia (Lecanto, Florida) on 10/01/2010

I have a problem I hope someone can help with. I have a swelling in my elbow from retaining fluid in the elbow due to an inflammation. Doctor drained it twice but it didn't cure the problem. Doctor does not advise draining it again. Am now wearing a pressure cuff on elbow and applying ice several times a day. This helps but still have the fluid pooling in the elbow. Love this website, found lots of answers here.

Replied by Bunny
Santa Ana, California
10/02/2010

Have you tried DMSO? I use 6 parts DMSO to 4 parts castor oil on sprains. It reduces swelling and inflammation very effectively. You can go as high as 7 parts DMSO, but it irritates my skin at that level.