The first symptoms of arthritis most commonly occur in the hands, shoulders, hips or knees. Joints can become tender, swollen and difficult to move. Signs of inflammation start to occur, causing a redness and heat in the affected area, such as the hands, feet or shoulder.
BRAND NAME(S): Soma. Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage. USES: Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort. It is usually used along with rest, physical therapy, and other treatments. It works by helping to relax the muscles.
It is sometimes used topically to treat skin and tissue damage caused by chemotherapy when it leaks from the IV that is used to deliver it. DMSO is used either alone or in combination with a drug called idoxuridine to treat pain associated with shingles (herpes zoster infection).ossibly Ineffective for: 1  A skin condition called scleroderma. 2  Most research suggests that applying DMSO to the skin does not help treat symptoms in people with a skin condition called scleroderma.