Capsaicin topical and Chest Pain: What Users Say

• SPA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

For Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "The product works very well for me. I applied it to my feet, rubbed it into the skin, and I can sleep without pain most of the night. However, after reading the side effects, I have noticed an insignificant tightening in my chest... small but noticeable skeletal type discomfort, almost like you had been working out and got tight from exercise. I'll review with my doctor, but it works and I use it as needed."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Pain "This capsaicin cream was incredibly beneficial at relieving sciatica and pain caused by disc issues in my lower back. The relief was rapid and beyond my expectation. However, despite every precaution taken, it has affected my eyes, roof of mouth, throat, and lungs. I applied it carefully and washed my hands well, but it's as though I still breathed it in. I have the taste of it in my mouth days later and a tight chest combined with a cough and a feeling of throat constriction and chest tightness. As much as I wish I could use this product for its amazing pain relief, what I am undergoing days after stopping it (hot showers reactivate and disperse it from the skin with steam, so this may last a while!) this side effect is a deal-breaker."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2020

For Pain "This capsaicin cream was incredibly beneficial at relieving sciatica and pain caused by disc issues in my lower back. The relief was rapid and beyond my expectation. However, despite every precaution taken, it has affected my eyes, roof of mouth, throat, and lungs. I applied it carefully and washed my hands well, but it's as though I still breathed it in. I have the taste of it in my mouth days later and a tight chest combined with a cough and a feeling of throat constriction and chest tightness. As much as I wish I could use this product for its amazing pain relief, what I am undergoing days after stopping it (hot showers reactivate and disperse it from the skin with steam, so this may last a while!) this side effect is a deal-breaker."

• Bon...
• August 29, 2011

Capsaicin topical for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy "Side effects include allergic reaction: rash; hives; itching; pain in the middle of the chest; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing or swallowing; irritation, redness, blistering, severe/persistent burning at the application site."