@karencar, Well that is a bummer, especially when we work so hard to find something that brings relief. My nemesis is neosporin of all things. I did use the Voltaren gel. I found that the Voltaren 24 hour patches gave more relief. Perhaps there is some other ingredient in the gel that caused your reaction. Maybe, just maybe, that ingredient won’t be in the patch. It may be worth a try. Have a joyful day. Chris