Capsaicin topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 4)

• nmb...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 20, 2024

"Other than a heating pad, capsaicin is the best. If I use the cream, I use gloves, because even if you wash your hands, if you say rub your face, eyes, etc., the capsaicin will transfer. I mainly use capsaicin pain patches to avoid transfer. Yes, capsaicin is very hot and can cause itching, but it is the only over-the-counter med that relieves the pain even deep into your bones. I will suffer with the burning and itching over my severe pain any day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2022

For Osteoarthritis "The first day I applied it once - to my hips and knees. After 20 minutes, it started to work, but only in my knees. The warm burning pain was lovely and masked the knee pain, which was great. If you feel it starting to feel less effective, I found it works activated by heat, as I had my fan heater on, and it started to burn nicely again. The day after, I applied it once again around midday. Nothing happened. I felt no burn, no relief. Until I went to the steam room and sauna. DO NOT DO THIS, as I found out it’s the most painful experience I’ve had due to a cream. After 10 minutes, my knees and hips were on fire!! It felt like my skin was going to burst into blisters and bubble over. I quickly jumped in the cold showers, but it was no relief. Obviously, I left the sauna, but I was left with intense pain and red inflamed skin. I was quite worried, but all is ok the next day."

• Gir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2021

For Pain "I was told by my Dr. to use this medication for sciatic nerve pain. I applied a small amount to my right hip and outer thigh area around 10 PM and immediately felt the warmth. I proceeded to lay down for the night. During the night I woke up several times with burning pain and had to remove my blanket from the applied area. Woke up at 6 AM to shower for work, and during my shower, I felt like there was boiling water being poured down my leg. I had to finish my shower with cold water (leg was still on fire). I could not touch the applied area, and this means putting my pants on for work. I thought about going to urgent care but put some shorts on and headed to work. Five hours later, I am still on fire!! I myself will NEVER use this medication again!"

• BKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2020

For Neuropathic Pain "I had a really bad experience using capsaicin. My husband rubbed it into my shoulder when I had severe tendonitis, thinking it would reduce the pain. It created such severe burning and itching that I had to shower immediately to get it off, and it didn't relieve it. Months later, my husband had severe pain due to trigger finger. Thinking I might have had an allergic reaction, we applied it to his finger. Again, severe burning and itching that caused his sleep to be disrupted. I wrapped a cold washcloth around his finger, and after a while, it started burning again. I threw the rest of the tube in the trash. Big warning: don't use this unless you don't mind severe burning and itching."

• Fka...
• July 12, 2016

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "I have arthritis in my knee, decided to try Capzasin, used a very small amount. It literally set me on 'fire.' I immediately jumped in the tub and drenched myself with cold water, that didn't even stop the burning. It lasted for hours. Thought I was gonna have to go to the ER!!!"

• jon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I injured my shoulder 3 weeks ago, and a customer at my restaurant gave Capzasin-HP Arthritis Formula to me to try, and never, I mean ever again, will I use it. It feels like a bad burn, wow, what a horrible product. 3 showers and a half bottle of Aveeno lotion improved the burning 50 percent maybe. 3 hours later, my shoulder still burns, and it has left welts and blisters on my shoulder!!!"

• AKl...
• June 1, 2014

For Pain "Worked well the first time. If you have severe burning like I had my second time, milk applied provides instant relief."

• pam...
• January 2, 2012

Capsaicin topical for Peripheral Neuropathy "Don't get this cream in your eyes or cuts, it will burn."

• Anonymous
• December 26, 2009

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I have used Trixaicin HP for 6 days. Some lessening of the pain, but still have a slight burning. Would rather have the burning from the medicine than the pain from the shingles neuropathy."

• Pes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2019

For Pain "This stuff is horrible, even a tiny drop will burn for days. Never, ever, ever use this. It's horrid."

• cka...
• July 20, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "This caused an unbelievably horrible burning feeling on the skin. I threw it away after using it only one time. Do not buy if you have sensitive skin."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2016

Capsaicin topical for Postherpetic Neuralgia "I used this when I had shingles for the pain. Now I use it for seborrhea. It burns like the dickens but then numbs. Itching stops."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 5, 2024

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Pain relief for up to 3 months, reapply every 3 months to keep the effect, sometimes burning sensation, my HCP provider applies in his office for 30 min every 3 months."

• Wor...
• February 23, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "Used it last night for knee pain, and it started burning so bad it felt like my skin was melting off! I would rather deal with the knee pain than ever use this stuff again!"

• Ext...
• February 6, 2016

Capsaicin topical for Pain "I put on this medication for muscle pain, and within ten minutes, the burning sensation got extremely bad. My skin was very red, and the burning was unbearable. Worst experience ever."

• jad...
• November 10, 2017

Capsaicin topical for Osteoarthritis "Don't use this product. It burns and continues to burn for days."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2020

For Pain "The capsaicin cream burned, and I couldn't get it to stop! I washed the areas, but still some burning!"

• Lan...
• April 12, 2017

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "Tried it once, 12 hours later, still burning unbearably."

• Rk3...
• August 5, 2017

For Pain "Horrible! It left me with burns! I was up all through the night trying to get this off of my knees, it gave me extreme burning sensations. Do not recommend!"

• Rk3...
• August 5, 2017

For Pain "Horrible! It left me with burns! I was up all through the night trying to get this off of my knees, it gave me extreme burning sensations. Do not recommend!"

• bon...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "My experience is terrible! I applied lightly to help with nerve pain, but the burning from this cream is even worse! Going on two hours of extreme pain and burned-looking skin."

• Cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I would not recommend topical capsaicin cream at all. This ointment burns like a spicy chili, but it doesn't relieve the pain. It makes my skin feel like I had a spicy jalapeño."

• Shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

For Postherpetic Neuralgia "The pharmacist said to try this for shingles pain. The pain was so much worse. It turned red, swelled, and was on fire. Should never be used for shingles ever."

• jac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2021

For Neuropathic Pain "Works well. I get Qutenza every 3 months. The only problem is it burns for about 2 days afterwards. I am in the UK and was covered by the NHS."

• Ver...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2025

Capsaicin topical for Pain "It helps pain. I gotta use a huge amount, though. Yes, it burns, but it helps. Apply it with rubber gloves. Then I wash my hands well with dish soap."