<< This drug issue is a real "Pandora's box". Let me throw something out.
Assume that MSM has all the anti-inflammatory properties that are claimed
by the producers. Then why allow MSM and not allow low levels of bute, or
a better yet a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticolds are a substance produced
by the body (the adrenal cortex to be exact) and are present (naturally
occureing) so why shouldn't you be able to legally use dexamethasone? If I
am correct, dex has no effect after 48 hours. Where do you draw the line?
Truman >>
MSM has significant anti-inflammatory properties, or anti-soreness in the
muscles. it does little for joint injuries or other acute injuries. From what
I've read, it does not have the gastrointestinal side effects of the NSAIDs
and certainly not the destructive and healing inhibition effects of
glucocorticoids.
Where you draw the line is what is good for the horse. If MSM were to mask an
injury that then got worse because of subsequent use of the horse, I'd be
against it.
ti