Sniffles/sneeze/scratchy throat...from MSM??

[WaterMoccasin]

I have been taking MSM for almost 2 months now, and now, for the 2nd time this semester I am getting these kinda cold-like symptoms- beginning in my throat, progressing to sniffles/sneezing then going away in a few days. I still have symptoms from a current attack.
I have already been sick like a DOG- I couldn't believe how sick I was...had a bad case of the flu or something- earlier September.
I don't usually get sick, if I do, once a year at most. And these past two times have been mild (after that horrid sickness before, thank God).

I just saw a post somewhere connecting MSM with detoxing and sometimes causing flu-like symptoms and I was wondering if this was what it was. If so, I will probably discontinue- I can't be 'getting sick' every couple of weeks!!

Thanks for your help,
BM

 

[Spagirl]

You might be detoxifying too fast due to the amount your taking.

 

[Shinka]

This is funny because the same thing is happening to me. but I'm no taking MSM. Maybe its a bug or a detoxing issues. Last week I fogot to eat alot ot times due to my schedule and when I did remember it was late in the day, you would have thought I was muslim and fasting for their holiday. Then I got really worst and sick after I ran 2 miles. May you should cut down or stop taking MSM. Also be aware of you eating and drinking habits-it may aide the detoxing effects.

 

[OnceUponAtime]

Wow, I thought it was just me.

I just suffered a week of the worst cold and allergy symptoms ever. Almost flu like. It happened right after upping my MSM dosage. I switched to a MSM complex that includes vitamin C and thought it strange that I had that severe a reaction.

I'm going to go back to my original dosage.

 

[WaterMoccasin]

Yeah, I did up my MSM recently (went from 875mg to 1750mg- but that's not even a lot!

).
I guess I'll go back to the original...I should probably stop- I just find it hard to ignore the over-a-month supply left...(you know- I feel like I should finish it up THEN stop)

 

[Spagirl]

It might be that 1750mg for you is too much. I hope you have been drink a lot of water to flush those toxins out other wise it would lead to a problem too.

 

[ChasingBliss]

Wow, my boyfriend started taking msm a month ago, and he was very sick over the weekend with flu like symptoms...He swore it was the msm (the only new thing to his vitamin regimen) and I kept saying it couldnt be, because that thing has so many benefits. Now Im starting to really wonder.

 

[Armyqt]

From my understanding from reading about MSM, each time you increase your dosage, your body will start detoxing again. This cycle could possibly continue until all bad toxins are flushed out of your system. If you were to keep taking the same dosage now, you would only be getting rid of the detox effect. THis is something that you kinda want to happen. I say stick with what you're doing, and up your water intake ladies. And definitely add the vit C.

I just recently started again with my MSM, but I did a colon cleanse and a 4 day detox prior to. It's been almost two weeks and no bad side effects yet. Hang in there ladies. The long term health benefits far outweigh the trouble of detoxing.

 

[Nonie]

This is so interesting to read. I had gone crazy with my MSM too thanks to Mly3e's raving about it

(I love ya really Mly3e ;p )and I got a bad cold too. I did wonder if it had anything to do with my MSM madness.

I have since recovered (I am currently going through a spell of forgetfulness so that's helped reduce my dosage

) Funny I had wondered if MSM had anything to do with it since I couldn't otherwise explain it. Well now I know.

I'll admit I don't think I was drinking enough water.

[ETA Armyqt, thanks for the info about detoxing. I guess I will go back to what I was doing and stay there. I was posting at the same time as you so didn't see your post until now.]