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Any body know a good topical cream pain releiver which works?  I have tried Bengay Ultra strenghth which sort of works.  Any other true and tested ?voltaren gel is good but requires a rx

 
 
I don't. sorry
but be careful about what you use. it may not work well w/ your meds...... check w/ the pharmacist
I've had good luck with capcaicin cream.  It can be rough for the first day or so - it burns like hell until the "substance P" is deleted from the skin.  It is available over-the-counter.  Be very careful not to rub your eyes, nose, mouth, or hoo-hoo I find that diclofenac cream works well.  It is also a prescription and the same directions as JasmineRain gave applys to this. [QUOTE=TeedOff]I find that diclofenac cream works well.  It is also a prescription and the same directions as JasmineRain gave applys to this.[/QUOTE]

diclofenac = voltaren
[QUOTE=JasmineRain] [QUOTE] I find that diclofenac cream works well.  It is also a prescription and the same directions as JasmineRain gave applys to this.[/QUOTE]

diclofenac = voltaren
[/QUOTE]
 
At the risk of sounding stupid....what is voltaren?
I have scowered the rx sheet and no mention of voltaren just that this is a mix of diclofenac and diffusimax gel.  All I know is it works.
TeedOff2009-04-06 14:46:05I like the capcaisin, too, Jasmine. But the creamy style.

A friend of mine had some of the liquid version that I tried out on the back of my neck. Warmed it some, but never caught fire.

So I bought some and used it the first time on my aching a$$. Well, madam, let me tell you--my butt was on absolute fire!! CrabbyHermit
 
I am so glad I did not have to go to the bathroom before I read your post as by now it would be too late.  I am still giggling. [QUOTE=crabbyhermit]I like the capcaisin, too, Jasmine. But the creamy style.

A friend of mine had some of the liquid version that I tried out on the back of my neck. Warmed it some, but never caught fire.

So I bought some and used it the first time on my aching a$$. Well, madam, let me tell you--my butt was on absolute fire!! [/QUOTE]

LMAO - there were a few times I had to either use an icepack, or Lanacaine spray, or both due to inappropriate placement of capsaicin.In all seriousness, the NSAID creams (Voltaren, diclofenac, ibuprofen, etc) don't burn like capsaicin, though they do have their own set of warnings and contraindications. [QUOTE=TeedOff][QUOTE=JasmineRain] [QUOTE] I find that diclofenac cream works well.  It is also a prescription and the same directions as JasmineRain gave applys to this.[/QUOTE]

diclofenac = voltaren
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At the risk of sounding stupid....what is voltaren?
I have scowered the rx sheet and no mention of voltaren just that this is a mix of diclofenac and diffusimax gel.  All I know is it works.
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voltaren is the brand name for diclofenac
[QUOTE=SnowOwl][QUOTE=crabbyhermit]
Well, madam, let me tell you--my butt was on absolute fire!! [/QUOTE] [QUOTE=JasmineRain]I've had good luck with capcaicin cream. [/QUOTE]

Chilies! I have been know to chop up a couple of jalapeño's mix them with a goodly measure of olive oil and slather that on my wrists and ankles. However! I wouldn't do that with a  Scotch bonnet or a habanero.

Preparing peppers for salsa at least three times a week has given my hands a partial "immunity" to the burn, but I am VERY cautious about what and where I touch after roasting, skinning, and chopping.  Aspercreme - it's greaseless and little or no odor
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