Diclofenac topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• use...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 7, 2013

Diclofenac topical "I use this gel for both a general-purpose anti-inflammatory and for tendinitis in my wrists. It works well with inflammation, and it works miracles on tendinitis. Within seconds of applying, I'm able to move my wrist with almost no pain. Causes skin irritation if used too often, however."

• Hop...
• November 30, 2011

Diclofenac topical "I have fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome, degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc in my lower back with arthritis of the face joints and in my hands. I hurt my back in June 2010, and it is like everything that caused me pain started to feed off one another, and my back was the last straw. I'm going to the chiropractor every 2 weeks. I had 3 epidurals in the space of about 3-4 months with no relief. I swapped pain management doctors and am now on 15 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, 4 mg Zanaflex every 8 hours, 500 mg of Naproxen every 12 hours, 40 mg Celexa once a day, and 600 mg of Neurontin every 8 hours just to sort of be able to function. I was given a sample of Voltaren today and used it on my hands and back. Amazing! The pain is greatly diminished. Can't wait to try more."

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2012

Diclofenac topical "I tore some muscle and tendon in my hip/leg. I had to get an injection when I initially hurt myself and then went 3 weeks trying to deal with the pain using ibuprofen, but it didn't reduce it to anything other than a 4 on my pain scale. This is awesome. It's taken it down to a 0, and I can walk without pain and sleep without waking up constantly."

• she...
• March 2, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I have tarsal coalition, and if I am on my feet for too long, I can hardly walk from the pain in my ankle. I have suffered from this since I was about 8 years old. I am 52 now, and my doctor prescribed this medication for the arthritis in my hands. It didn't seem to help my hands a lot, but I tried it on my ankle one night, and literally within 5 minutes, the pain was gone. It is amazing, and I love this stuff."

• Elb...
• March 5, 2015

Diclofenac topical "Dr. prescribed for tendonitis, aka tennis elbow on the right arm. After using for 2 days, the pain is diminished and movement of the forearm, grasping with the fingers, and range of motion is very near back to normal with very little pain. I work on a computer all day, typing and mousing. I apply 2 grams, 4 times a day to the elbow area. It makes working very tolerable. I would say Voltaren is a good treatment and really helps bring my arm function back to normal with no pain for tendonitis / tennis elbow. Aspercreme was also okay, but the Voltaren does better. Mild stretching, exercise, and movement also help and are made much easier with the Voltaren."

• Suz...
• April 11, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I tried Voltaren due to pain and stiffness in my lower back, maybe due to L5/S1 prolapse (diagnosed on MRI but not a big one) and probably overdoing things in the garden. I was waking up due to pain and found moving extremely difficult and painful. I was at the point of taking pain relief before bed and again at around 4 a.m. With no expectations but exasperation, I tried Voltaren. It really has worked, very much to my surprise! I did not expect such a good result or any result, I was just so fed up I grabbed a tube to mix up with the oral meds! It's helped my sleep in a matter of days, and I'm much more comfortable. I don't take oral painkillers now, and while I can still feel it, it's nowhere near the way it was. I can move properly again."

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2008

Diclofenac topical "I was in a car accident in December of '07 and have had severe neck and left shoulder pain since. My pain specialist has done various treatments, including facet joint injections, with no long-term results. At my recent visit with him, I was complaining of the same pain with no relief, he handed me two sample tubes of Voltaren Gel. I have been using it for about a week now and have had a full week without pain. This stuff really works. I have been impressed so far. Thanks, Voltaren."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2019

"I'm a L2 para/incomplete. I broke my back in a car accident when I was 15. I'm paralyzed. In my 20s, I was involved in a fire that burned both my legs and feet quite severely. Right foot amputated 18 months later because of osteomyelitis. I've used pain meds. All of them. Every kind in every amount for years and years. I've been in a wheelchair for the last 4 years after losing my foot. I now have a vertebra shifting out of place from sitting for so long. I'm in a lot of pain every day of my life. My doctor prescribed this gel, diclofenac sodium gel 1%, to apply to my lower back up to 4 times a day instead of narcotic pain meds. I'm having trouble sitting, standing, and sleeping. This has given me some short-lived relief. For someone with a little less severe set of circumstances, I can easily see this helping. If anyone out there is suffering like me and has tried everything like me... give this a shot. I'm not out of pain, but it's more tolerable. That's progress."

• k-Y...
• February 10, 2014

Diclofenac topical "Had excruciating right shoulder pain radiating down my right upper arm to my shoulder, with limited restrictive movement in my right arm/hand. Diagnosed with tendonitis. Doctor prescribed Flector Patches, which I started and noted 'pain relief' in 48 hours, with full movement in my right shoulder, arm, and hand. Very, very satisfied with Flector treatment and returning to full range of motion with my right upper extremity."

• gyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2014

Diclofenac topical "I tore my shoulder labrum, and the pain can be off the chart. Hydrocodone, ibuprofen, and ice helped some. After my doctor gave me the Flector Patch, I noticed major relief in my shoulder within an hour. These work very well. These truly work."

• Rom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

"I have a pretty severe case of trigger finger. It keeps me awake at night. My ortho prescribed diclofenac 1% gel. After about two days of use, I can sleep several hours at a time now. I also have worsening arthritis in my finger joints, so when I apply the cream to my hands, I also apply a small amount to my finger joints. It works great for me, I'm sorry for those who don't find relief."

• Myl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2013

Diclofenac topical "I requested my MD to prescribe me the patch for lower T4 pain last week. Started taking it on Wednesday, and today is Sunday, same week. I'm now 80% better and changing the patch every 12 hours as prescribed to me. The first day (for whatever reason), I got a surge of energy when I first put on the patch. The pain subsided to about a level 3 from a level 6 after wearing it for just a few short hours. Do not stop wearing the patch as the pain will come back quickly. I did have to supplement the pain with additional meds after I did some light home repairs (despite the warnings), and this kept the pain level down."

• 1sm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2014

Diclofenac topical "Not sure exactly what condition I have. Doctors have just generically named it 'Peripheral Neuropathy,' but there's more to it than that. I'm 38 now, and I've battled this since I was a child. I have this intense burning ache that began as a child in my feet and has gotten worse over time. It also affects my hands. It used to just act up at bedtime, so bad at times that I had to wrap my feet in ice packs to get relief. Now it's all hours and hands/feet, and I have stiffness and severe putting edema that pops up and then disappears with no regularity. There's no explanation from doctors yet. I was given this cream, and I rub it into my hands, wrists, feet, and lower legs. It does seem to calm things some, reduces the burn."

• TMm...
• August 1, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I have a very rare autoimmune disease. It affects my upper body; extremely painful. In addition, I also have severe pain in my legs. Specifically, the front of my shins. It is bad enough to wake me up. Voltaren gel does help with the pain, almost immediately. Good luck!"

• Kas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2014

Diclofenac topical "I have had neck pain, stiffness, and spasms in my shoulder and neck for over two years. I had multiple MRI scans to try and diagnose where the pain was coming from. Two days after taking Voltaren in tablet form, the symptoms seemed to disappear! I feel alive again and can't believe the relief it has given me. I'm not 100% back to normal, but I'm nearly back to full health now. Fantastic stuff!"

• MG ...
• November 2, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I had a cracked rib on the front of my chest from an airbag/accident. The pain was excruciating. Voltaren provided instant relief, a miracle drug, and the rib healed in just 3 to 4 weeks. I am now trying it on a couple of old injuries that left me with painful bone spurs in my neck, as well as an old rib injury in my back that healed wrong - it is helping these too, making the pain much more bearable. Only trouble is my insurance wouldn't cover, so not sure I can afford it again."

• Clu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I used this stuff on my sprained ankle after my uncle told me that his doctor recommended it for pain and inflammation. I gave it a go and found that after about 10-15 minutes, the pain I had been experiencing was virtually gone. I also found that it helped heal the bruising on my ankle as well. I have fibromyalgia as well and never thought to use it on my joints, I'll for sure give it a go! The only downside to this product is it smells really bad."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2011

Diclofenac topical "I have been a chronic pain sufferer for over twenty years. I take some heavy-duty pain medicines, and still, there are just not enough medicines some days. It truly surprised me how well this medicine works. I can't take NSAIDs for more than a day or two without causing tummy troubles. I keep a tube with me now at all times. I highly recommend this to anyone with muscle or joint pain. I've used Lidoderm patches and a TENS unit, probably been on every possible combination of medicines. This medicine really helps me."

• big...
• December 31, 2015

Diclofenac topical "After purchasing the medicine for shoulder pain, I followed directions and applied 4 times a day. The second day, the applied area (upper arm and shoulder) was turning dark. By the end of the second day, the arm was black, swollen, and painful. An emergency room visit did not provide any relief other than telling me to discontinue use of the gel. I have an artificial heart valve that requires that I take a blood thinner, which was discussed with the prescribing physician and had been used as prescribed. The arm continued to swell, and the blackness continued down the arm with pain that became unbearable. An ambulance was summoned to take me back to the hospital, emergency room personnel could not diagnose the situation completely, and I was admitted to the ward. Surgery was required."

• Dee...
• June 16, 2019

Diclofenac topical "I broke my ankles 4 times in 8 years, but never had pain until I started to have nerve pain in both feet. Pain killers and other medication worked for a while, but then it got really bad and started to spread up my legs. So I tried Voltaren (which I had already for back), and once again, my pain was minimal."

• Ora...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2017

Diclofenac topical "This is an anti-inflammatory. If you have a serious inflammatory response in your system, this will take time to reduce your pain. It is not like oral pain relievers with near-immediate results. Patience is needed. If you're having trouble with it adhering to the skin, make sure the area is free from oils, either naturally or from lotion or soap residue. I have no problems at all with them. My RA flared up in addition to my coccyx broken off, literally. The pain was so severe that oral meds weren't effective. It took several days to feel the beginning of relief, and I've improved steadily. If you've used these short term and are the impatient type, chill out and give them a chance. They do work."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2009

Diclofenac topical "I got this a week ago from my doctor. I've been having severe back pain and shooting pain. In the past, I've tried everything: pain killers, lido patches, steroid injections, physical therapy. I put on 2 grams of the gel, and the agonizing ache that I've had was gone in no more than 30 seconds. I still get the shooting pain, but that's a nerve issue. I really, really love this gel."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2016

Diclofenac topical "I used this for sciatic pain. The first few times, it worked. Pain was reduced. Then, about the 4th or 5th time, I experienced a burning sensation. It was so strong that I had to wash off the medication to get relief."

• Fee...
• July 8, 2016

Diclofenac topical "I have horrible pain in my neck from a car accident injury. I have not had anything that works like Flector Patches. I tried anti-inflammatory pills but barely noticed any help from them. I tried Lidocaine Pain Patches and it didn't touch the pain at all, I suppose because the wound in my neck is too deep for the lidocaine to get to... but the Flector Patches are my 'wonder' patch!! They are amazing, and I just simply could not survive a day without them. They are crazy expensive, and I have to fight tooth and nail to keep them, but they are worth the fight!!"

• Hik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2017

Diclofenac topical "My history is spinal fusion/neck ~7 years ago - plates and screws in my neck. Now have 3 bulging disks in neck also. 6 discs removed from back (spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis) - have 6 metal plates, two steel rods, and 14 screws in back. The surgeries did help - but still have pain, burning, & pins and needles sensation in neck, shoulders & arms. Burning pain in hips, and muscular soreness throughout my back. I've been on pain meds for years and wasn't getting a lot of relief. I discussed with my MD and he ordered Voltaren Gel. I can't say enough how much relief I receive from this medicine. Can sleep better, pain much less. I've even begun hiking again!"