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To use Voltaren extra while on pred.

Posted by handlesg @handlesg, Mar 18 9:43pm

Is it acceptable to use Voltaren extra strength gel on a sore hip while taking 20mg pred daily for PMR. One week in.

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emo | @emo | Mar 18 10:41pm

I’m not a doctor, but I would expect that to be okay because with the topical Voltaren (an NSAID), there’s very little systemic absorption that would increase the risk of bleeding as an oral NSAID would.

I have one kidney, so I’m supposed to limit NSAIDs; my nephrologist would probably prefer I not take them at all, but no one had any concerns about topical Voltaren.

But my physiatrist told me that Voltaren is better when the joint and presumed inflammation is closer to the surface, such as with knee pain (which I think is what it was tested on originally), whereas with hip or back pain the source of inflammation is much deeper. I’ve never tried it, but I’d think it would be safe…

But again not a doctor, so depends on how risk averse or confident you are if you can’t check with your doctor. If you try it, I hope it helps though!

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nyxygirl | @nyxygirl | Mar 19 7:21am

Hello @handlesg i did ask my PCP if i could use Voltaren on my knee when , as i recall, my Prednsione was greater than or around 10 mg - he said yes. Check with your doctor to be sure i would say : )

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nyxygirl | @nyxygirl | Mar 19 7:51am
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@emo

I’m not a doctor, but I would expect that to be okay because with the topical Voltaren (an NSAID), there’s very little systemic absorption that would increase the risk of bleeding as an oral NSAID would.

I have one kidney, so I’m supposed to limit NSAIDs; my nephrologist would probably prefer I not take them at all, but no one had any concerns about topical Voltaren.

But my physiatrist told me that Voltaren is better when the joint and presumed inflammation is closer to the surface, such as with knee pain (which I think is what it was tested on originally), whereas with hip or back pain the source of inflammation is much deeper. I’ve never tried it, but I’d think it would be safe…

But again not a doctor, so depends on how risk averse or confident you are if you can’t check with your doctor. If you try it, I hope it helps though!

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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036009/. @art43 just commented on using Voltaren too ! i think there is a trial ongoing about using Voltaren on back - i will look for that

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handlesg | @handlesg | Mar 19 7:52am
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@nyxygirl

Hello @handlesg i did ask my PCP if i could use Voltaren on my knee when , as i recall, my Prednsione was greater than or around 10 mg - he said yes. Check with your doctor to be sure i would say : )

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Thank you. I will check.

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