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Mon-02-03-2015, 00:07 AM
I am a retired Science Teacher and I have plaque psoriasis. My old Army buddy is a retired Orthopedic Surgeon. We both suffer from Osteoarthritis in the knees. He suggested that I try a prescription topical anti-inflammatory treatment named PENNSAID that he had had good results from. I did, and also found a great deal of relief from knee pain. The problem for me was that the prescription was not covered by my insurance plan and the out-of-pocket cost was hideously expensive.
Stay with me. I'm getting to the good part.
We noticed that the two active ingredients of PENNSAID are Diclofenac Sodium and DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide). We did some research and discovered that another prescription topical gel named VOLTAREN is nothing more than Diclofenac Sodium and is rather cheap at $20 per tube. We also found that DMSO in gel form is cheap and readily available at any tack shop (those stores that sell horse and equestrian equipment), where it's sold as a horse liniment.
We both began using VOLTAREN and DMSO mixed half-and-half and had the same pain relief as we'd had with PENNSAID at much less than a tenth the cost.
Now the good part:
My plaque psoriasis is on the top of my left foot. Covered with a sock and shoe it itched constantly. I have been to several dermatologists and I have tried everything except the systemic medications.
Out of desperation, I began treating my plaque psoriasis with the same mixture of VOLTAREN and DMSO I've been using on my knees and IT HAS DISAPPEARED! I have been in remission for four months, now, plaque- and itch-free.
I am not suggesting that this is a cure, and I am not suggesting that you try it yourself before consulting with a physician. I am suggesting that you and your physician both read the cautionary notes on PENNSAID, and that you apply the mixture as instructed on the PENNSAID website. You will need a prescription for the VOLTAREN, but not for the DMSO. If you can't find a local tack shop, you can find DMSO for sale on Amazon. Buy the small jar of DMSO in gel form. I apply the VOLTAREN first, enough to cover the plaque, and then apply about the same amount of DMSO. Luckily, my German wife can buy double-strength VOLTAREN FORTE over-the-counter in Germany and bring home a few tubes for me. It's possible that you may also be able to buy VOLTAREN on Amazon, but use caution if you don't trust the supplier.
Stay with me. I'm getting to the good part.
We noticed that the two active ingredients of PENNSAID are Diclofenac Sodium and DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide). We did some research and discovered that another prescription topical gel named VOLTAREN is nothing more than Diclofenac Sodium and is rather cheap at $20 per tube. We also found that DMSO in gel form is cheap and readily available at any tack shop (those stores that sell horse and equestrian equipment), where it's sold as a horse liniment.
We both began using VOLTAREN and DMSO mixed half-and-half and had the same pain relief as we'd had with PENNSAID at much less than a tenth the cost.
Now the good part:
My plaque psoriasis is on the top of my left foot. Covered with a sock and shoe it itched constantly. I have been to several dermatologists and I have tried everything except the systemic medications.
Out of desperation, I began treating my plaque psoriasis with the same mixture of VOLTAREN and DMSO I've been using on my knees and IT HAS DISAPPEARED! I have been in remission for four months, now, plaque- and itch-free.
I am not suggesting that this is a cure, and I am not suggesting that you try it yourself before consulting with a physician. I am suggesting that you and your physician both read the cautionary notes on PENNSAID, and that you apply the mixture as instructed on the PENNSAID website. You will need a prescription for the VOLTAREN, but not for the DMSO. If you can't find a local tack shop, you can find DMSO for sale on Amazon. Buy the small jar of DMSO in gel form. I apply the VOLTAREN first, enough to cover the plaque, and then apply about the same amount of DMSO. Luckily, my German wife can buy double-strength VOLTAREN FORTE over-the-counter in Germany and bring home a few tubes for me. It's possible that you may also be able to buy VOLTAREN on Amazon, but use caution if you don't trust the supplier.
to the forum. And thank you for a tip on saving money on medication. I know it will be of benifit to our american members that are constantly paying large amounts for prescription drugs. 
