Diclofenac topical for Pain User Reviews (Page 5)

• aus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2014

Diclofenac topical "Was using this for Achilles micro tears from playing tennis, also tennis elbow tendonitis. Side effect was blistering on the skin for treatment of Achilles injury, no side effects for tennis elbow problem."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I had shoulder surgery 4 months ago, and honestly, my orthopedic prescribed the patches a couple of days ago. It's really helping with my pain. And someone mentioned that it is not covered by insurance? Yes, it does, at least my insurance. But the copayment is a little high, but compared to $300 to $70 copay, not bad."

• Tor...
• May 15, 2010

Diclofenac topical "I slipped a disc in my back a year ago and have been in pain ever since! After racking my brain, my doctor gave me a sample of Voltaren Gel. I didn't have high hopes, but it is WONDERFUL! Because I have had gastric bypass surgery, I cannot take NSAIDs, which pretty much leaves me with Tylenol! I did sneak an Aleve after being in so much pain, and I was so sick to my stomach. The only negative, if I'm in pain and my husband isn't home, it's kind of hard to apply to my own back! So I think this is a WONDERFUL medication for a person who can't orally take an anti-inflammatory medication! A true lifesaver!"

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

Diclofenac topical "All I can say is wow! This medicine is great! I have degenerative disc disease in my neck and lower back, as well as osteoarthritis in my hips and right shoulder (right shoulder is due to a broken humeral head and torn muscle from a 4-wheeler accident). Two years ago, I wrecked my 4-wheeler so bad that I could not walk or even bathe myself for two weeks. I have been in severe pain and have tried everything, including nerve block injections and incredibly high pain medicines (including Valium and oxycodone). The doctor gave me this gel a week ago and said to use it for my neck. My neck is doing great, and after reading all of these reviews, I am going to try it on my hips and shoulder!"

• bil...
• January 19, 2009

Diclofenac topical "This gel was prescribed to me to help wean me off of a strong dose of anti-inflammatory. I have a bone bruise on my knee, and the orthopedic doctor said it will take a year to heal. I am unable to do my usual 4 miles on the treadmill or even walk around the block. When I ease off the anti-inflammatory medicine, my knee swells up, and I can barely walk. This has not helped my knee that much. However, I have started to use it for some swelling/pain in my thumb, and I also have some lower back and neck pain, and it helps."

• sus...
• September 5, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I was first introduced to using Voltaren gel since I was 8 (20 years ago) by the doctor due to my leg injury. Then I had an accident around 15 years ago where my right arm was totally dysfunctional and has healed by just applying this gel. Since then, for any strain injury, my family will only use Voltaren Emulgel :)"

• cat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 29, 2020

"I have no idea why my doctor had me using this for severe nerve damage because it's worthless for that. It barely helps the arthritis in my shoulders and hands, which my doctor did not acknowledge or prescribe this for. After reading that it's for arthritis pain, not severe nerve damage from a very bad spine surgeon, I quit seeing that doctor. I told the doctor 20-30 times that diclofenac cream isn't a very good product, practically worthless."

• Nah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2013

Diclofenac topical "I was prescribed Flector patches after surgery to repair my collarbone, which came with frozen shoulder that I've been getting physical therapy on for weeks. I have not used the patches regularly, just when I have a little pain. Early on, I had pain in the shoulder area but could not place the patch directly on the shoulder because of the surgical scar. The patches helped somewhat. Now I have some pain from stepping up workouts on the shoulder, and I can place the patch directly on the pain area, and it's working wonderfully. The patch has a kind of numbing feeling, and overall the feeling can be compared to what ibuprofen does in reducing inflammation. The patches can make me a little sleepy. They also can be a little large for certain spots."

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2009

Diclofenac topical "Amazing is the only description I can give. In a lifting accident, I was not able to sleep for 2 weeks, tried Chiro, steroids, muscle relaxants, hydrocodone, sleeping pills, nothing worked until I rubbed 2g on the affected area - instantly, pain was gone."

• Coa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 1, 2013

Diclofenac topical "I have arthritis in both knees from years of athletics in my youth. I have moderate to severe pain after long standing, use, or cold. The Flector Patch on my knees is perfect. I use them as needed, and I experience 90% relief without having to take any oral medicines. I am a FAN!"

• san...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2021

Diclofenac topical "I've had bad pain in my thumbs for 2 plus years. I have had really painful tendinitis in both shoulders and one knee, which has been clear for 10 years. As a strong breaststroke swimmer and mountain climber, I've pushed myself too much, and then tendonitis in my hip, which I've had on and off for 2 years. I also use my phone too much for internet sales. Today I used Voltaren Emulgel, this was my first day pain-free with my hip and 90 percent better in my thumbs. Yes, there is an issue that needs further investigation, but I am enjoying a few hours pain-free. I feel 21 again."

• And...
• May 7, 2018

Diclofenac topical "I always used Perskindol to handle my pain around the groin area. Bad idea. As soon as Perskindol gets in contact with any sensitive manly areas, it feels like my junk has been dipped in a volcano. Good thing someone invented Voltaren. It's perfectly safe to apply to the groin area without the fear of lava on your bits. This product is a straight 10/10."

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2021

Diclofenac topical "I tried everything there is... capsaicin is a joke, but Voltaren 2.32 extra strength gel is the best thing going. There is no smell like some say, only pain relief from knee pain. Who cares about 20.00 dollars for a 100-gram tube? It is worth it."

• 110...
• January 24, 2017

Diclofenac topical "I have been using these off and on for years. Best relief after using as directed for about 48 hours, using a new patch every 12 hours. This medication is for inflammation, so it takes a little while for swelling to subside enough for pain relief. I use it along with oxycodone and muscle relaxers and honestly think I get more relief from the patches. They are just so expensive I can only fill my prescription once my deductible is met for the year, and even then, I have to download a coupon. My cost for a full month is about $70, much better than almost $600!"

• Anonymous
• July 11, 2009

Diclofenac topical "I was prescribed a trial of Flector patches for my lower back pain. They worked great. Even stopped the pain in my leg from nerve damage. Unfortunately, my insurance didn't cover them, and they are very expensive."

• ooh...
• August 12, 2011

Diclofenac topical "After 2 years of pain after my total knee replacement, I was prescribed every narcotic under the sun, which would work for 1-2 weeks, then back to pain. I finally went to a pain management doctor, and he prescribed the 1.3 Flector Patch. Within the first 30 mins, I experienced relief. I wear two of them, one on either side of the knee. I have been on them for one month, I use them for about 10 hrs a day. The only bad side effect I have experienced is massive weight gain-about 15 lbs in only one month. It does warn you on the label about possible fast weight gain. I have always maintained my weight by give or take 5 lbs, but 15 lbs in 1 month is absurd."

• Sma...
• October 11, 2010

Diclofenac topical "Having been diagnosed with degenerative lumbar vertebrae-this medicine is AWESOME. It works very well. I've used it on my sore feet (lucky me with bunions! Too many years in high heels) and it works very well. Also, I work at a computer and drive for work a lot, it really works miracles on tight/sore shoulder and neck areas, as another poster has mentioned. You do feel more 'loose' after you use it. Finally, it smells pretty decent. I was concerned that I'd walk around smelling like Great Auntie Momo... It just has a light, semi-fresh smelling scent-not medicinal."

• kol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2019

Diclofenac topical "I have had musculoskeletal pain in both my lower back and presently my left shoulder due to physical injuries that are taking some time to heal. Was able to initially get the Flector Patch and have nothing but good things to say about it, except the cost. Initially, I got a prescription with a copay price of $10. Then, 8 months later, I was told that my insurance wouldn't cover it and it will cost me $400, which I cannot afford. This sucks, Pfizer Inc. that makes them needs to read these comments."

• Ted...
• June 13, 2015

Diclofenac topical "I used the gel for 2 1/2 months after TKR 3-4 times/day. Part of the time I used the extra-strength version. I thought that it was moderately effective for pain and swelling. However, three weeks after stopping, I still cannot get the odor out of my body. The extra-strength version has a different carrier, thicker and with a strong odor, and I would not use it again."

• smi...
• April 22, 2009

Diclofenac topical "In 1981, I had severe heel pain and was living in Germany. I was prescribed a topical gel called Rheumone gel. It worked great. I had occasion to use it several times while we lived there. When I got back to the States, no luck in finding it. Then, about 6 months ago, my daughter was prescribed Voltaren gel. Hurrah! It is made in Germany by the same company as the Rheumone gel. It smells the same and works the same. My doctor has prescribed it to me for the arthritis and pain. It does a wonderful job."

• who...
• June 21, 2010

Diclofenac topical "Voltaren gel is very helpful and good for any type of pain. Always ask your doctor to prescribe. It works well on my pains. I have a spine injury, had 4 back surgeries, also in my shoulders I have bursitis pain and a rotator cuff tear. Voltaren also comes in a 12-hour patch, it works well too."

• MLL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2019

Diclofenac topical "Used the diclofenac patch for back and leg pain. It was like I used nothing at all. I used it for 5 nights in a row, and it did not lessen pain, in fact, I had increased pain when the weather was cold. Completely ineffective for post-lumbar fusion pain and CRPS in my leg. I was given samples from my physical medicine doctor, and he will try to convince me it helped, even though it did not. I would never pay for these patches, they are ineffective for me."

• Jer...
• September 28, 2009

Diclofenac topical "I was prescribed Voltaren for knee pain. It seems when the surgeon replaced my knee he damaged the nerve badly. I had been in pain for a long time. Thanks to this product, I can sleep at night now. It worked well for me."

• Wis...
• July 26, 2010

Diclofenac topical "I actually came on this site to read about Voltaren gel to see if its effects were supposed to be cumulative--if, that is, I was supposed to start getting relief after several applications of the gel. Unfortunately, I found out that it is supposed to work to relieve the pain each time it is used. It certainly doesn't do this for me--I may as well be applying lotion for all the good it does me. It really does nothing at all. I'm really disappointed, as my pain management doctor just weaned me off of narcotics, so I don't have anything that helps with the pain at the moment. I'll have to go see him again to get something else. It is so frustrating to try to find something that works, since everyone is different."

• mts...
• March 30, 2011

Diclofenac topical "I had tried Lidoderm and had fair to good results. I was reluctant to try the Flector because of the cost. My insurance did not cover them. In an impulsive act due to frustration with pain, I got the script filled. Within 2 hours, I noticed that the severe pain in my knee was almost gone, and I slept very well through the night. These are a miracle and work as well as or better than any systemic medicine, including narcotics. They really do work."