Voltaren Gel - Does it work?

4 Oct 2009

I have used Voltaren Gel for pain (not osteoarthritis) and it has worked really well.

The link below has reviews made by people who have used Voltaren Gel, some have used it for osteoarthritis. You may find it useful.

http://www.drugs.com/comments/diclofenac-topical/voltaren-gel.html

5 Oct 2009

I did not know if you have tried, Naltrexone (do not know if it comes in gel form). Because Voltaren is just ( long acting Naltrexone).
Go to this site:
http://www.patientassistance.com/D7947-valtrex-coupon.html
and print out a discount card for this drug.
Wishing you a pain free life ahead

17 Dec 2009

Volteren gel is very good to use for pain caused by arthritus, I have volterol tablets and use the gel although you cannot use both at the same time. As a form of relief for joint pain i would say it is worth having, to rub on the area where the pain is, in my case the knees mainly. Give it a try, I think you will definately find it works and gives some relief from pain.

9 Aug 2010

It depends. It was prescribed for me to use on my back and it did nothing. I've been having problems with gout and used it on my big toe and it works great. So, it depends.

19 Nov 2010

I have used it for several years off and on. I have autoimmune disease and already on so many medications, my physician did not want me taking anything else orally if not necessary. I have osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis in my lumbar spine and I use it for that. It is a cold gel that does not have any lingering residue on clothes, etc. I use it combined with heat and it has been good for me. Does it take it all away? NO. And I was also on Vioxx and haven't found anything any better since it was taken away.

This gel is rather expensive and there are places online to look for that will give discounts on it. I would ask for a sample and try before investing money in it which is what my physician did. I also had a flare of arthritis/bursitis with 3 tears in my shoulder that put me to bed for two weeks; could not move... I had one steroid injection in the shoulder bursa and used the Voltaren and I could definitely sense some relief with it. Hope this helps

1 Jun 2011

I was just recommended this gel for a radio frequency procedure I just had on my hip. Seems the radio frequency procedure did not do enough and I tried this Voltaren Gel and I was stunned to find it works. I usually have to apply it twice to the affected area but it seems to numb the pain and I can get sleep. I mostly feel the pain at night and this get seems to do the trick pretty good. The best I have tried so far so I recommend this highly. (I am in constant pain and cannot take pain pills at night, so I have tried all the rubs, patches and procedures and SO FAR, this stuff seems to be the best).

28 Oct 2011

OH YA!!! Voltaren gel is GREAT pain relief for my Osteo knee pain. I took voltaren many yrs ago (I'm 75) and of course because it works sooooo well, our Gov't took it off the market. Now that its back, I'm a happy camper, mostly because I don't like to take med's but this stuff really works. Hope it works well for you. I also used Vioxx before it also disappeared where all good med's go and it worked well for me also.

26 Nov 2011

I used Voltaren Gel for Osteoarthritus and it worked pretty well. Another topical solution you may want to try, that I use for my knee's, is Flector Patches. It's a non narcotic NSAID and it has helped me alot. You can only use one at a time. Wouldn't hurt to try, and I think you will be pleased. I think you can go to their site and get a savings voucher. Just a thought. Ask around about them and get some feed back. I know they work wonders for me. Good Luck to You!!

5 Apr 2012

I, too, have RA and osteoarthritis, and quite literally, I share your pain. Voltaren Gel has been the best thing for me since Vioxx was taken off the market. I use it for hands, feet, knees, occasionally neck. I'm now able to participate in warm pool water aerobics, which helps everything as well.
I try to have the area quite clean before applying the gel, and let it dry before dressing the area or working with my hands. Since it is pricy, I try to apply when I won't have to wash the area for a good while so there's time to absorb.

24 Apr 2012

It works great!