Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 4)

• BCa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2019

"I have been in pain management for 9 years. Chronic lower back pain and sciatica have been treated with methadone, 30 mg daily. I do not take drugs like Voltaren, diclofenac, orally because of stomach upset. My arthritis has become more of a problem now. My wrist joint becomes very painful and swollen. This diclofenac gel has been very helpful - I was skeptical. Using a 4-gram dose 2X daily has relieved a lot of pain and inflammation. Thank you."

• Vol...
• April 27, 2010

Diclofenac topical "The base knuckle of my index finger has been sore for a year. X-rays showed no arthritis, so my doctor can't figure out what's wrong with my finger. I tried using the Voltaren Gel on it, and it helps tremendously. The pain goes away, but unfortunately, it comes back when I stop using the gel. I am so glad I found something to help with the pain, but I'm disappointed that it's not permanent relief. I don't want to rely on medicine to treat pain - I wish it would just go away."

• Don...
• March 22, 2020

"Use Voltaren original or the generic by Amneal! Don’t use Cipla’s! It causes breathing problems from harmful ingredients they put in it! Trust me! I know this because I was one of the ones it happened to!"

• Sur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

Diclofenac topical "If you have ever torn a calf muscle or Achilles, you know how swollen and painful it is. The Pennsaid arrived today, and it began to work almost immediately. The pain went from an 8 to a 3, I am surprised to say I feel a bit buzzed from it."

• gun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

Diclofenac topical "Many here are saying that the price is about $2K. I don't know if every state has this, but it has changed my life. The Target near me sells it for $98.00. Pennsaid has helped my bad knees. I would not say it took all of my pain away, but it helped lower it. I like that it glides on the skin. I like that you can reapply."

• Mom...
• July 5, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I'm allergic to ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. My doctor knew this. He insisted that this stuff would be fine for me. He put a dab on my hand and said that since there wasn't a rash, I was fine. I put it in the places he told me to and then I got very, very, very sick. Lethargic almost. It was awful. Major, major, major stomach cramps and pain. My throat started to close up. It was awful. Do not take this if you are allergic to ibuprofen. You'll regret it. Some doctors truly are idiots."

• lig...
• February 3, 2010

Diclofenac topical "I applied it to my knees this afternoon and was amazed, no more pain. I read the label and then used it. I should have looked further (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/voltaren-gel-gel.html). The maker (Novartis) issued a warning letter in December, noting problems. Looks like I'll still be getting my Hyalgen shot on Friday. I will follow up with my doc (I used a free sample) and go from there. I have liver tests every 6 months due to blood pressure medicines and the beer I drink too much of. I hope I will be able to take this medicine safely: it sure does work."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2018

Diclofenac topical "I suffer with osteoarthritis in both of my hips. I've had 1 hip replaced, and both pre and post-surgery, I suffer with lower back pain. Used Voltaren Gel and no marked relief. I used to have, and have just re-ordered, a THERATERM digital moisture heat pad which helps all kinds of aches (knees/back/shoulder) (amazing heat pad)... and I'm going to try another topical solution called 'LivRelief' and see if it helps (I'm still hoping). My quality of life has very much deteriorated as a result of this lower back pain - even the simplest of tasks."

• Anonymous
• February 5, 2011

Diclofenac topical "I was prescribed Voltaren gel for my MCP joint, which experienced remodeling of bone after my 14-year career as a deep tissue massage therapist. I am a chiropractic student, so I went the conservative route first: adjustment, ultrasound, cold laser, Alpha-Stim, microcurrent probes. Finally, I had a series of X-rays on campus and unfortunately, there is a large osteophyte on the volar (palm) side of the base of the 1st metacarpal, along with serious lipping of the scaphoid bone, which supports it (you know this combination as the saddle joint). Voltaren helps the crippling pain of trying to unscrew a jar, open a doorknob, or hold a pen. I will, however, have surgery to remove the osteophyte."

• bad...
• November 1, 2016

Diclofenac topical "I have been using Pennsaid for about 8 weeks. It is working well in conjunction with cortisone shots in my knees every 3 months. My insurance covered it totally, to my surprise! My only complaint is the pump on the bottle quit working on the first Rx before it was empty. It just quit pumping, and I had to wait till I could refill my next month supply. Poor design on the pump."

• Ala...
• March 16, 2018

Diclofenac topical "I recently had an arthroscopic chondroplasty surgery on my knee, and I suffer from patellofemoral pain syndrome on both. I have had a hard time recovering from my surgery with stiffness, soreness, inability to go down stairs, bend properly, etc. I was skeptical about how a simple gel could make any difference, but boy, was I wrong. Highly recommend this product! I am like a brand-new person and often forget I had surgery until the effects of the gel wear off."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

"The gel was prescribed for my upper shoulder, shoulder blade, and upper arm. 4 times a day application per RX. Using for 4 weeks so far. Very effective. I wanted to refill again, even before using up the tube, but zero refills. Wanted a tube to leave at my job. Wondered why 0 refill, since it works so well. But reading about the side effects online and elsewhere, like anything else, potential interactions with other RX's, and some of the side effects people have reported here. It's still a drug. Note: I have been experiencing lower right abdominal pain, but also using other things that can cause that. Hard to figure out which is triggering or if in combo with the others."

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2009

Diclofenac topical "I had a foot fracture 10 months ago and had my screw removed three months ago. I cannot take oral NSAIDs because of a stomach problem. I was taking Lortab every day, one or two, in the later part of the day to make it through. I used one inch of Voltaren Gel where I have the residual arthritis and covered it and taped it. After two hours, I went for a walk and was able to walk farther in the same amount of time and without as bad of a limp. This morning, my foot was tender. I don't think I will use it when my foot is really sore. I have learned to back off or pay for it the next day. There is always a trade-off when I try to medicate this kind of pain."

• spr...
• March 8, 2010

Diclofenac topical "Often my jaw cramps up and hurts more than my knees do before a storm. The Voltaren Gel also helps with the bone pain I get along my temples and at the base of my skull, so I am thankful that it is a non-greasy gel instead of a cream. (These areas of pain come from a compression head injury I got as a teenager.) I have a lot of problems trying to take anything for the arthritis in oral form, and I still take Aciphex along with using the Voltaren Gel as a precaution. (This product works well with even less than the amount suggested, so a tube goes further for me; I use up about 1 1/2 tubes each month.)"

• Ski...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2021

Diclofenac topical "I had a bad accident while snow skiing. After 2 surgeries and 1.5 years of PT, they put my shoulder back together but still had severe daily pain. I was taking Percocet every day to deal with the pain. I asked the doctor to try Pennsaid. In 5 minutes after application, the pain was gone. 5 years later, I have not taken a pain pill since! I just use Pennsaid. I consider it a miracle drug. Side note... it took a lot of work from both myself and my doctor to get insurance to start paying for it!"

• Sky...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I've used Voltaren in the past and the generic 1.5% Pennsaid solution, but the newer 2.0% pump Pennsaid seems to work best. I use it on my knees, hips, hands, and feet depending on where I have pain (as needed). I have psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis, so I'm very glad I found something that gives me relief. I like the fact that the new Pennsaid has no odor because Voltaren has a strong scent. Cost is high, though. It's nearly $2,700 for one bottle without insurance. This is outrageous since it leaves many people unable to afford it."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I started using Voltaren Gel a week ago for osteoarthritis in both knees. I used it 4x a day as prescribed and experienced absolutely no relief whatsoever. I did my research and found that relief is not something that builds up over time with this medication, so I am going to try something else."

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2019

Diclofenac topical "The best I have found, unbelievably good 2%, but could only use for 2 days testing since the full cost for my disability is, with coupon, still $2600 a month. So sad cannot afford this that finally worked."

• Mmo...
• June 24, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I am 53 and have OA under my kneecaps due to patellofemoral syndrome and poor kneecap tracking. No swelling, but lots of pain. Can't take oral NSAIDs due to stomach issues. Unfortunately, despite applying this three times a day for weeks, there was no improvement in pain."

• Hot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2019

Diclofenac topical "I used Voltaren gel 1 time on day one for my osteoarthritis in my knee! Felt great! Maybe because it felt so good that I overdid it a little and got a little sore! The next day, I used it again and felt great, so good I skipped the next day! I used it the next day, and although my arthritis didn’t hurt, other parts of my leg did! Skipped another day! Today, I put it on, and my legs hurt so bad, felt like I could feel myself getting shin splints! I have never been more stiff or felt like my legs were gonna fall off! I will never use it again!"

• NYC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2019

"Generic Voltaren Gel (diclofenac 1%) worked wonders on my ankle osteoarthritis. I was having terrible pain, could not stand or walk. I was taking 2 to 6 of the 650 mg acetaminophen plus four 225 mg Naprosyn daily with little to no relief. I got an injection into the joint space that took away 50% of the pain, and twice daily applications of this take care of the rest. I can walk again, what a relief."

• Aja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2020

Diclofenac topical "I had chronic pain in my neck from working a minimum of 10 hours on the computer. Couldn't even push when I went to the toilet. I had gravity do all the work. :( Three years of everyday pain. I had all the tests done (MRIs, CT scans) and all the treatments (physical therapy, acupuncture, massages, suction cups, muscle relaxer pills, anti-inflammatory pills, etc.). The only thing that worked till now were codeine pills. Until I found out about Pennsaid yesterday! I can't believe it! I'm pain-free since last night! I feel reborn! I was reading the other comments about it costing $2,000??!! That's insane. I bought it here in Greece for 13 euros. That's like 15 dollars."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2020

"Diclofenac was given to me by my orthopedic surgeon. It does absolutely nothing for me. I'm doing better with Aspercreme with lidocaine, three Tylenol arthritis pain, and turmeric capsules (6 a day). I feel like I wasted my money on the topical medicine."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2018

Diclofenac topical "I had a knee replacement and could not get rid of the swelling. Once my surgeon prescribed Pennsaid, boy, what a difference it made. This should be given to every patient having knee or hip replacement. Pennsaid made it possible for me to get to the next level in my rehab. Good stuff!!!"

• BBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

"I have been in pain (cervical) for years. C4, C5, C6. This Christmas holiday, I was on the floor with pain. Miserable, mean, horrible, and short with the ones I love. The Dr. prescribed the 1.3 patch. Ohhhh, what a difference. I'm a different person in 2 days. Tonight, I started taking the Zipsor gel tablets as well. Hoping to get up again in the morning!"