I don't think I'll be fooling around with any MSM
... here's what I found so far...
07/17/01
Can a pregnant woman take msm?
GREETINGS FROM THE WEBRARY!
Well, when I first started digging for information on MSM and pregnancy - I was a little surprised to find many sites (yes, they were selling the product, but that's about all there is out there...wish somebody would do a study...) saying MSM is a perfectly natural, safe treatment that can be taken not only during pregnancy but while nursing the baby...this kind of made me stop and go "hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..." because we know how careful we have to be with what we eat, breath, drink and especially how we medicate ourselves during pregnancy.
Then I found this:
"...Pregnant or nursing women should not take MSM unless otherwise advised by their physician. MSM causes rapid detoxing which causes toxins, which have been stored up to flush through into the bloodstream and cardiovascular system. MSM itself is not harmful, but the toxins flowing through the system can be too strong for an infant since they are flushing out at a rapid rate. MSM can be continued after the pregnancy term is over and nursing is no longer occurring. Always consult with a doctor before taking any kind of supplement while pregnant or nursing..."
We always have to remember that whether you choose prescription drugs, over the counter medications, or herbal (aka natural) treatments for your arthritis, that they're all still having chemical effects on our bodies and should be treated with respect.
If you're pregnant, or planning to become pregnant you may want to postpone using MSM until after the pregnancy (and nursing). Please talk to your doctor before starting or changing any medications and/or supplements.
Best of luck with the baby and I hope you find a treatment that works!
This was taken from the website...
http://arthritisinsight.com/resources/webrarian/archives3.html