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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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Dec 26, 2023

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

@michael308 I put Vicks on the bottom of my feet when I have a cough.
It absolutely works.

Aspercreme works for neuropathy pain. However, most of the time I grin and bear it…

michael308 | @michael308 | Dec 27, 2023

I have tried aspercream and it does not work for me.

proctorsk | @proctorsk | Dec 27, 2023

In reply to @amkie "Certainly worth a try, but I haven't yet. I have not found anything that helps to..." + (show)

Have you tried Sara lotion? It has helped with hot feet and tingling for me. It smells terrible so I put on socks.

amkie | @amkie | Dec 27, 2023

In reply to @proctorsk "Have you tried Sara lotion? It has helped with hot feet and tingling for me. It..." + (show)

Do you mean Sarna Lotion?
I found Sarna Lotion on Amazon.

proctorsk | @proctorsk | Dec 27, 2023

Yes, sorry, typo. Sarna lotion.

tonyde | @tonyde | Dec 27, 2023

In reply to @michael308 "I have tried Lidocane and Voltaren as well without any success." + (show)

I found 4% lidocaine patch to provide some help, going from an 8 pain level to a 4 is a welcomed relief. For whatever reason, 4% lotion did almost nothing. May be the minute of coolness of putting on the patch draws my attention away from the pain and onto "that's cold".

jeff1957 | @jeff1957 | Dec 27, 2023

In reply to @ray666 "Hi, Michael. I've not tried Vicks Vapo Rub, although I'm always on the lookout for ways––not..." + (show)

What do you do for the numbness in your feet I to have numbness in my feet with no pain

michael308 | @michael308 | Dec 28, 2023

In reply to @proctorsk "Have you tried Sara lotion? It has helped with hot feet and tingling for me. It..." + (show)

I have never used Sarna lotion. Cannot get that here in Canada.

mannyk | @mannyk | Dec 28, 2023

Mineral Ice,, for temporary relief seems to help.
It is a menthol that relieves pain.
I also use Vick's formula at night with white socks on.
It does calm down the pain, and stinging.
Best prices at Walmart.

anomad | @anomad | Dec 29, 2023

I have tried so many lotions on my foot ,frankincense,Hemp, aspercream and others . Last night I tried Vicks VapoRup and it worked . It did not completely stop the neuropathy but really helped me sleep .