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Thoughts on Capsaicin creme and has anyone used Epsom salt cream?
Review comments on Amazon varied some thought capsaicin burned to much for the results... And someone mentioned Epsom salt cream was all that works for them... What say you?
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I like Willow Balm cream.
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3 ReactionsYes they did take out the capsaicin, not as good now but still very effective.
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2 ReactionsHas anyone tried transdermal magnesium on feet and legs. I don’t want to take anymore tablets. I’ve read about the transdermal stuff but would like to hear from someone who has tried it
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2 ReactionsMy Neurologist is trying the Qutenza Patches (Capsaicin). You get a treatment every three months. They are not fun. Right after and into the next day the area burns terrible. I have two treatments and have seen a little improvement in my pain. The Neurologist said that it usually takes three treatment to get the full effect. They are helping just enough so I have a glimmer of hope. I will post an update after I get my third treatment. I would like to try the capsaicin cream
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2 ReactionsA compound pharmacy may be able to make it!
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1 ReactionI would wager that these treatments are not covered by insurance.
My Neurologist got them covered by saying that they were for Diabetic neuropathy. I'm only Pre-Diabetic. I've had two treatments without seeing a lot of improvement. Doc says to wait until after the third before deciding to continue with them or not.
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1 ReactionThank you, I will see if I can find it.
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1 ReactionQutenza is usually covered by insurance when prescribed for its FDA approved indication: pain in feet caused by diabetes- related peripheral neuropathy. Benefit has been reported after three applications in some studies and after four in others, so patience is required if you opt for this treatment. In one study 41% of those using opioids for this condition were able to discontinue them after a year’s treatment with Qutenza. In a retrospective observational study 86% of those using Qutenza for a year reported pain reduction from slight to notable. Intriguingly. there is some post- approval data hinting at a disease modifying (nerve generating) effect in addition to the established pain- reduction effect. All this said, there are a number of non- responders, even after four applications spaced three months apart over a year.
Did it help? Any topical application is better than pills!