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My rheumatologist told me that acetamenophin is the preferred pain killer for arthritis. two 325 mg pills vs. the extra strength pills. He said Voltaren is not as strong as an orally taken NSAID. At that time I didn't know about the shoulder/neck warning so I didn't ask him. The acetamenophin works pretty good for me. I also use ultrasound on my shoulder/bicep area when it's especially painful.
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What is the shoulder/neck warning associated with Voltaren?
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Teri, it is great that acetomenophin works for you. The only time it works for me is post-surgery, when alternated with an NSAID to control post-op pain. For my arthritis, NSAID's work, but I have probably exceeded a reasonable "lifetime limit" many times over in the past 39 years, so I rely on other strategies.
Voltaren or diclofenac gel takes the edge off on bad days, especially alternated with an essential oil roll-on that contains a number of oils with anti-inflammatory properties, and combined with deep breathing, meditation & stretching.
Some day there will be a cure!
Sue