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What is the best treatment for Knee pain?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 22 9:23am | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
I have osteoarthritis in my knees, elbows and shoulders. I use Voltaren Gel. It’s not a natural remedy but, it’s quick, easy and you are not swallowing pills. Starting out you need to use it like three times a day for 2-3 days then you need to consistently keep using it once or twice (depending on your activity during the day) every day. It doesn’t smell like a “Ben Gay” type of gel so it’s pretty inconspicuous. You do need a prescription for this. It works very well for me. My sister, brother and mother all use it as well with great success. This might be something for you to consider trying.
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Does anyone know if it is suitable to use after bilateral knee surgery?
Have it side effect?
@bonnieh218 Hi, is Voltaren Gel pain killer?
Hi Bonnie. I'm very happy to hear that Voltaren Gel is working for you.
You mentioned needing an Rx - there is a version available OTC, so is your gel stronger than that? Thanks because I didn't know it was available as an Rx.
The oral version of this, and the active ingredient in Voltaren, is diclofenac. I took that when I was having long term problems with my hip and shoulder, available as an Rx. It seemed to work. One caution - diclofenac drove up my creatinine to unhealthy levels and this means the kidneys are taking a hit. That's not uncommon from taking NSAIDs like diclofenac. Once I cut down, my creatinine levels returned to normal.
I like BioFreeze products, although they do have a menthol smell. The roll on doesn't have a strong smell.
And ice is the best friend of everyone who suffers from osteoarthritis.
All the best to you!
Joe
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@bonnieh218 I'm glad you found a cream that helps you Voltaren didn't seem to help me I love Biofreeze it works well for me I use it when I run out I found that CBD cream does it seems to last longer then a few hours. There are so many creams and gels I think everyone has to experiment to see which helps them better I know I did I used Aspercream but had to quit as it bothered my stomach. My girlfriend uses Blue Emu and swears by it . glad the Voltaren helps you