User Reviews for diclofenac sodium topical

Amazing for me. Any and all joint pain goes away immediately. I use it as a preventative also and also very effective.

I feel relief immediately after application

The best doggone arthritis medicine,ever. I've tried them all. Now I don't have to take those pills. I couldn't walk across the lot before ??

Using (Rx) for both arthritis/joint damage and Peripheral Neuropathy. It works very well for me, both after things get painful, and as a preventative. It helps me avoid Ophiods, and is more effective, in my experience. Use exam gloves to apply, bought by the box-of-100 from auto parts stores. Use on foot and knee, usually not more than twice a day, although the literature says up to 4 times a day. Physician told me the topical application results in very little reaching the blood stream, and therefore very little reaching the liver. The ammonia smell dissipates quickly. You don't want to get it onto broken skin or a cut.Read More Read Less

Been applying ointment (it's like vaseline w/ a mild, mint-ish scent) for about 6 now. I suffer from chronic pain. Elhers Danlos type 3 and osteoarthritis. After applying ointment to the areas I feel the pain in my knees, legs and feet, I feel some relief and it brings my pain from a 6 to a five. Sometimes it works better than other times, but I always feel a measurable difference. Even if it is small. Albeit, it never provides a large difference, I'm glad to have it in my arsenal. Worth a try. Easy to use. Note that it is an ointment and does not absorb into the skin completely. Hand washing is necessary after use. Doesn't taste very good. Read More Read Less

I HAD A TORN MENISCUS AND HAD SURGERY...I HAD SOME NERVE PAIN SO MY DR TOLD ME TO TRY IT....IT WORK GREAT FOR ME AND I WAS ABLE TO WALK AGAIN.

almost 80 year old - male -- shoulder pain - works like a charm

I had Morton's neuroma in my foot. The podiatrist prescribed this to relieve the pain. I found it did nothing for me. I ended up having surgery for the Morton's neuroma and am recovering - he said to use it for the pain I'm experiencing after the surgery. I find it doesn't help and the risks outweigh the benefits, if any.

I have had knee problems several years - osteoarthrosis of the knees. Tried injections to help reduce the swelling however it was short term. Started using this twice a day and within 2 weeks I could tell a difference in my knees, reduced swelling and able to walk most days without pain. I have had no side effects and I am extremely sensitive to medication.

ARTHRITIC THUMBS DUE TO CARPAL TUNNEL PROBLEMS. HAD SURGERY THEN THUMBS GOT WORSE. THIS MEDICATION IS NOT THAT GOOD. MOTRIN WORKS BETTER FOR ME.

After using only one-third of this one prescription, I stopped applying due to less than normanl bowel movements. It may be useful for some but as I review other comments I would not recommend it.

Took the topical for bursitis in the hip area and groin pain. Had multple stomach issues. Stopped using after 1 day. I didn't realize it was the same medication I had taken orally a few months prior prescribed by another dr and gave me the same side effects.

work very well when my homopathic dont work.

I had "golfers elbow" ; the PA gave me a 20g tube of VoltarenGel and after 2-3 days the pain was gone. I also had total knee replacement recently; the only area that really still hurt was where they tied the tendon back on. The pain and inflamation really lessoned after a few nights of use. It worked foe me! Allen Rienhardt, Syracuse, NY

Helped only to mitigate severe pain and swelling in both knees due to osteoarthritis, but caused such severe diarrhea and chest congestion that I have had to stop taking Arthrotec and am looking for an alternative. Any ideas? I was on 75 mg dosage with meals twice a day.

Have been diagnoesdw/ edma

my experience,It doesn"t help in any way.

tightness of stomach not being able to have regular bowel movements not being able to eat because of this. food is going in but not coming out so it's very annoying also having legg cramps not sure if it is poor circulation or meds.

should i use this med for cellulitis.it was given to me for that.