The FDA has known since 1964 that DMSO could treat “incurable”...
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May 15, 2025
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The FDA has known since 1964 that DMSO could treat “incurable” conditions like blindness and tinnitus.
Instead of embracing it—they banned it. And buried the evidence for decades.
Now, people across the country are rediscovering DMSO—and the results are absolutely jaw-dropping.
This is the powerful, natural healing breakthrough Big Pharma tried to erase from history.
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Instead of embracing it—they banned it. And buried the evidence for decades.
Now, people across the country are rediscovering DMSO—and the results are absolutely jaw-dropping.
This is the powerful, natural healing breakthrough Big Pharma tried to erase from history.
🧵 THREAD
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The information in this thread comes from the work of medical researcher @MidwesternDoc. For all the eye-opening details and sources, read the full 21,000-word report below.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) isn’t just a pain reliever.
It’s one of the most promising breakthroughs in medical history.
Why? Because it boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, reactivates dying cells, kills bacteria, and so much more.
It’s been used for arthritis, strokes—even injuries that nothing else could heal.
And the very best part? It’s extremely safe!
It’s one of the most promising breakthroughs in medical history.
Why? Because it boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, reactivates dying cells, kills bacteria, and so much more.
It’s been used for arthritis, strokes—even injuries that nothing else could heal.
And the very best part? It’s extremely safe!
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@MidwesternDoc So of course it didn’t take long for Big Pharma and the FDA to declare war on it.
Why? Because DMSO gave people the power to heal themselves without a doctor and without drugs.
Big Pharma can’t afford that.
Why? Because DMSO gave people the power to heal themselves without a doctor and without drugs.
Big Pharma can’t afford that.
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@MidwesternDoc After DMSO exploded in popularity in the 1960s, the FDA went completely scorched earth.
They spent more than 20 years suppressing it, even defying Congress in the process.
Too many people were healing outside the system. Which is a pretty big threat to the system.
They spent more than 20 years suppressing it, even defying Congress in the process.
Too many people were healing outside the system. Which is a pretty big threat to the system.
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@MidwesternDoc Ironically, President Lyndon Johnson himself sought out DMSO… after his own FDA commissioner spent years suppressing it.
Oh, the irony.
But that just goes to show how powerful it is. Even the people who tried to kill it came crawling back when they needed it.
Oh, the irony.
But that just goes to show how powerful it is. Even the people who tried to kill it came crawling back when they needed it.
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@MidwesternDoc Let’s talk about what DMSO can do for the eyes, ears, nose, throat, and even dental disease.
@MidwesternDoc’s deep dive reveals some truly eye-opening possibilities.
You’ll want to see this for yourself.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
@MidwesternDoc’s deep dive reveals some truly eye-opening possibilities.
You’ll want to see this for yourself.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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Let’s start with the eyes. 👁️
People who were using DMSO for unrelated issues started reporting that their vision was getting better.
That’s when a few doctors tried it on patients with blindness, macular degeneration, and corneal disease.
And guess what? They saw results!
Some people even regained sight after decades in darkness. Wow!
People who were using DMSO for unrelated issues started reporting that their vision was getting better.
That’s when a few doctors tried it on patients with blindness, macular degeneration, and corneal disease.
And guess what? They saw results!
Some people even regained sight after decades in darkness. Wow!
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One man who was blind for more than 30 years after exposure to dynamite was able to see flashes of light again.
Another person, blind in one eye, regained sight with DMSO drops.
A third person who was completely dependent on others for help, restored his vision and independence after one year of DMSO.
That’s… incredible!
Another person, blind in one eye, regained sight with DMSO drops.
A third person who was completely dependent on others for help, restored his vision and independence after one year of DMSO.
That’s… incredible!
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@MidwesternDoc Doctors also used it for cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, and retinitis pigmentosa—a supposedly incurable condition.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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50 patients with RP or macular degeneration received DMSO applied to the eyes. 22 of them had improved visual acuity.
9 had improved visual fields, 5 had improved dark adaptation, and 2 continued to worsen.
The rest noticed no changes, which could mean DMSO stopped the degenerative process.
All of this with no side effects.
9 had improved visual fields, 5 had improved dark adaptation, and 2 continued to worsen.
The rest noticed no changes, which could mean DMSO stopped the degenerative process.
All of this with no side effects.
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@MidwesternDoc But it doesn’t stop at the eyes.
DMSO helps the ears, too.
Used topically or orally, it improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and in some cases it restores hearing.
Yes, you read that right. Even tinnitus and chronic hearing loss have improved with DMSO therapy!
DMSO helps the ears, too.
Used topically or orally, it improves circulation, lowers inflammation, and in some cases it restores hearing.
Yes, you read that right. Even tinnitus and chronic hearing loss have improved with DMSO therapy!
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In one study, 15 tinnitus patients saw significant improvement after just 1 month of using a DMSO-based spray.
Vertigo disappeared, hearing improved, and insomnia resolved.
When a clinic in New York City treated tinnitus patients with DMSO, most experienced immediate relief and were permanently cured within a month.
Vertigo disappeared, hearing improved, and insomnia resolved.
When a clinic in New York City treated tinnitus patients with DMSO, most experienced immediate relief and were permanently cured within a month.
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@MidwesternDoc Then there’s the nose. 👃
DMSO opens up the sinuses. Fast!
midwesterndoctor.com/p/dmso-transfo…
DMSO opens up the sinuses. Fast!
midwesterndoctor.com/p/dmso-transfo…
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@MidwesternDoc In one study in Russia, 49 out of 52 children with chronic sinusitis fully recovered in under two years of using DMSO. This is after standard treatments failed.
Have a blocked nose? It’ll be gone in minutes with DMSO.
Have a blocked nose? It’ll be gone in minutes with DMSO.
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@MidwesternDoc DMSO also helps with infections.
ENT doctors saw it mixed with antibiotics to destroy resistant ear and sinus infections. Sometimes it only took minutes.
DMSO even shrank swollen tonsils, reversed anosmia (loss of smell), and healed facial trauma faster than anything else.
ENT doctors saw it mixed with antibiotics to destroy resistant ear and sinus infections. Sometimes it only took minutes.
DMSO even shrank swollen tonsils, reversed anosmia (loss of smell), and healed facial trauma faster than anything else.
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@MidwesternDoc Onto the teeth. 🦷
Believe it or not, DMSO is an all-star in dentistry.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
Believe it or not, DMSO is an all-star in dentistry.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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@MidwesternDoc DMSO calms nerve pain after dental work, heals infections, firms up the gums, and even prevents swelling from procedures like tooth extraction.
Some dentists mix it with antibiotics while others use it solo.
Both strategies get results.
Some dentists mix it with antibiotics while others use it solo.
Both strategies get results.
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@MidwesternDoc In a Polish study on periodontal disease, DMSO wiped out pain, bleeding, and infection.
In deeper cases, it still helped but didn’t fix loose teeth.
But when combined with things like B5 or herbal extracts, DMSO’s ability to heal went even further.
In deeper cases, it still helped but didn’t fix loose teeth.
But when combined with things like B5 or herbal extracts, DMSO’s ability to heal went even further.
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Ready to give it a try?
Like everything, DMSO isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Protocols vary from person to person and situation, but here’s something to get you started:
• For eyes: Start with 10–20% drops, slowly increasing
• For ears: 40–50% drops, or topical applications
• For sinuses: 25–40% drops or diluted nasal rinse
• For dental use: 50% swish or direct gum rub
Always start low, patch test, and go from there.
Like everything, DMSO isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Protocols vary from person to person and situation, but here’s something to get you started:
• For eyes: Start with 10–20% drops, slowly increasing
• For ears: 40–50% drops, or topical applications
• For sinuses: 25–40% drops or diluted nasal rinse
• For dental use: 50% swish or direct gum rub
Always start low, patch test, and go from there.
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@MidwesternDoc DMSO’s safety has been extensively tested.
When it comes to eyes, it’s safer than most over-the-counter drugs.
Even 100% DMSO applied to animal eyes didn’t cause lasting damage—only brief stinging.
Human studies have shown no toxicity, even in those with glaucoma or cataracts.
When it comes to eyes, it’s safer than most over-the-counter drugs.
Even 100% DMSO applied to animal eyes didn’t cause lasting damage—only brief stinging.
Human studies have shown no toxicity, even in those with glaucoma or cataracts.
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@MidwesternDoc So why, again, was it banned?
Because it works! And you don’t need a prescription.
It’s also cheap, unpatentable, and helps make Big Pharma obsolete.
That’s a threat they can’t tolerate.
Because it works! And you don’t need a prescription.
It’s also cheap, unpatentable, and helps make Big Pharma obsolete.
That’s a threat they can’t tolerate.
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@MidwesternDoc But the dam is breaking.
Millions are rediscovering DMSO.
Doctors are waking up.
Patients are demanding it!
And people are just using it for themselves.
The truth is unstoppable.
Millions are rediscovering DMSO.
Doctors are waking up.
Patients are demanding it!
And people are just using it for themselves.
The truth is unstoppable.
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@MidwesternDoc Be sure to check out @MidwesternDoc’s full breakdown for protocols, sourcing tips, and case studies.
This is how we take health back into our own hands.
And if you’ve tried DMSO, let me know about your experience.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
This is how we take health back into our own hands.
And if you’ve tried DMSO, let me know about your experience.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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@MidwesternDoc One doctor put it best: “If DMSO had been embraced in the 1960s, medicine today would look nothing like it does now.”
Instead, it was buried.
But truth always resurfaces.
Instead, it was buried.
But truth always resurfaces.
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@MidwesternDoc Thanks for reading! This information was based on a report originally published by @MidwesternDoc.
Key details were streamlined and editorialized for clarity and impact. Read the original report here.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
Key details were streamlined and editorialized for clarity and impact. Read the original report here.
midwesterndoctor.com/p/how-dmso-cur…
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@MidwesternDoc For a deeper dive into what modern medicine has overlooked—or intentionally buried—check out these other eye-opening reports by @MidwesternDoc:
The Remarkable History and Safety of DMSO—And Testimonials
midwesterndoctor.com/p/the-remarkab…
The Remarkable History and Safety of DMSO—And Testimonials
midwesterndoctor.com/p/the-remarkab…
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@MidwesternDoc DMSO Revolutionizes Skin Care and Dermatology
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midwesterndoctor.com/p/dmso-revolut…
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@MidwesternDoc What Water Should You Drink?
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@MidwesternDoc While you’re at it, give @MidwesternDoc a follow.
No one brings more research, clinical insight, or historical context when it comes to exposing the health myths we’ve all been fed.
This is easily one of the most valuable accounts you’ll ever follow.
—> @MidwesternDoc
No one brings more research, clinical insight, or historical context when it comes to exposing the health myths we’ve all been fed.
This is easily one of the most valuable accounts you’ll ever follow.
—> @MidwesternDoc