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@heyjoe415

Hi Donna,

For inflammation, ice is usually mech better than heat. Ice reduces inflammation, albeit temporarily. Heat brings in blood and this usually makes inflammation worse.

I'd check with your Dr about using Voltaren gel, given the impact on your kidneys.

All the best to you - I hope you find some relief.

Joe

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dmoreci | @dmoreci | Jun 29 3:42pm

@heyjoe415 I also find ICE to be much better. I can't tolerate the heat. I have back pain and Trocanteric Bursitis of the right hip. I also cannot take NSAIDs. My stomach won't tolerate them and I got strong pain in Kidney area. Strangely enough NSAIDs did not help the bursitis pain at all. Only thing that does is Tylenol and exercising (stretching, selected strokes swimming).

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