I have been using voltaren gel on an as needed basis. Lately I have been experiencing tingling, numbness in my hands and "dead arm and hands" when I sleep which wakes me up due to the severe pain. Can this be caused by the gel? I am just now starting to connect the dots to my mysterious rashes and numbness. Has anybody else experienced these symptoms?
Can Voltaren gel cause tingling and numbness in hands?
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- 2 Jun 2016 by barbara2946
- Updated
- 15 September 2016
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- voltaren, voltaren gel, pain, sleep, tingling, severe pain, hand, gel
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Nattjenta
3 Jun 2016
Where are you using the gel? Here are the directions for using it properly. Perhaps you're using it wrong?
How should I use Voltaren Gel?
Use Voltaren Gel exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Use the lowest dose of Voltaren Gel that is effective in treating your condition.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Wash your hands after applying Voltaren Gel, unless you are treating the skin on your hands. Wait at least 10 minutes before dressing or wearing gloves. Wait at least 1 hour before you bathe or shower.
Do not apply to an open skin wound, or on areas of infection, rash, or burn. Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or expose it to heat from a hot tub, heating pad, or sauna. Heat or bandaging can increase the amount of diclofenac you absorb through your skin.
To treat osteoarthritis pain with Voltaren Gel: This medicine is supplied with dosing cards that show you how much gel to use for a 2-gram dose or a 4-gram dose. Squeeze the gel onto this card along the line for your dose. Use no more gel than will fit on the length of your dosing line. Wipe the card directly onto the treatment area and rub gently into the skin.
To treat arthritis pain in the foot, spread the Voltaren Gel out onto all areas of the foot including the toes and soles. When treating the hand, spread the gel out onto all areas of the hand including the fingers and palms.
Store Voltaren Gel at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
Inactive
4 Jun 2016
Yes, I agree with this thorough comment. Please don't use any more than prescribed. This is a very powerful medication. It can have a lot of unpleasant and serious side effects if not used properly... And WASH YOUR HANDS after each use...
barbara2946
15 Sep 2016
I was using this gel on my arm, on the inner bend of my elbow. My rash would begin in the crease of my elbow and spread as far as my shoulder. It was a very painful, itchy rash that took over two weeks to clear. I also used it on my lower back with the same results. At first I thought it was a heat rash as I originally only used it on my lower back. After using it on my arm with resulting similar results, I put two and two together and terminated my use. I have not had any symptoms since then. I did use the dosing card enclosed inside the box.
barbara2946
15 Sep 2016
Also, the numbness and dead arm went away.
Sagitaur
17 Aug 2016
Did you get tested for porphyria? Diclofenac sodium can have reactions with people that have the genetic mutation of porphyria. It might be what caused the symptoms.
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