Vick’s Vapor Rub for Neuropathy Pain

Posted by avmcbellar @avmcbellar, Nov 29, 2020

Has anyone tried rubbing Vick’s Vapor Rub on their legs or arms for neuropathic pain? I wonder if it would feel cool on the skin with the burning pain. It would certainly help soften the feet.

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azotus | @azotus | Nov 25, 2022

In reply to @johnmacc "Does it have a fragrance?" + (show)

The fragrance is very mild. My husband also wears socks to bed with the arnicare. He has also used vicks in the past. He prefers not to use oral medications at this time.

michael308 | @michael308 | Dec 25, 2023

Any one try vicks vapo rub on your feet to soften the effects of neuropathic pain in the feet and ankles.

Ray Kemble | @ray666 | Dec 25, 2023

In reply to @michael308 "Any one try vicks vapo rub on your feet to soften the effects of neuropathic pain..." + (show)

Hi, Michael. I've not tried Vicks Vapo Rub, although I'm always on the lookout for ways––not to relieve pain (I'm fortunate in that pain is not one of my symptoms)––but to warm my feet, especially in the morning, and especially in the winter. ––Ray (@ray666)

matthewbgilmore | @matthewbgilmore | Dec 25, 2023

In reply to @michael308 "Any one try vicks vapo rub on your feet to soften the effects of neuropathic pain..." + (show)

I don't find menthol helpful. I'm trying frankincense.

casey1329 | @casey1329 | Dec 25, 2023

In reply to @michael308 "Any one try vicks vapo rub on your feet to soften the effects of neuropathic pain..." + (show)

Maybe capsaicin 0.05% cream might work to warm your feet. The brand name I use for muscle aches is Neuriterx...good luck !

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 25, 2023

In reply to @michael308 "Any one try vicks vapo rub on your feet to soften the effects of neuropathic pain..." + (show)

Hi @michael308, in addition to the helpful responses you received today regarding Vick’s Vapor Rub for neuropathy, you may wish to read this discussion from the beginning to see earlier posts on the same topic:
- Vick’s Vapor Rub for Neuropathy Pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vicks-vapor-rub/

Does Vick’s Vapor Rub help you?

amkie | @amkie | Dec 25, 2023

Certainly worth a try, but I haven't yet. I have not found anything that helps to any degree I've tried Lidocaine (various concentration)Biofreeze, Voltaren. I would take any suggestions that actually work for any of you.