Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel and Allergic Reaction: What Users Say

• Pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I just started using this and obtained pretty immediate relief for my knee replacement knee and my other knee with osteoarthritis. I’ve had a difficult recovery from complete knee replacement surgery. Because of severe pain, I haven’t been able to continue my PT exercises. Voltaren allows me to do the exercises with quite a bit less pain. I hope that no bad reactions."

• Net...
• July 29, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "This seems to help my pain, but I find the odor a deterrent to using it regularly. I am allergic to most fragrances, and this is no exception. Why do they add fragrance when it is a common issue for people with allergies?"

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2009

For Osteoarthritis "This medicine is pretty miraculous as far as my joints are concerned. I'm using much less than the 2-gram dose - maybe 1/4 to 1/2 a gram on a joint, tops - and having at least 8 hours pain-free. It seems no studies were conducted on its use on shoulders, but it worked decently enough for mine when I pinched a nerve. Make sure you read the possible side effects and all the potential negatives, and test on a single area with someone with you for a couple of hours just to make sure you're not allergic. It's been problem-free for me, but everyone's body chemistry is different."

• Pur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2017

For Pain "I was prescribed the emulgel 1.16% for back pain and a torn stomach muscle. I was surprised at how quickly it worked. It definitely gave me more mobility. I also hurt my shoulder recently kayaking, and the gel allowed me to start moving normally within 5-10 mins. It also allowed me to reduce oral painkillers significantly. I would recommend this to anyone. I tested my skin before applying it and didn't have any adverse reactions."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2016

For Pain "I am an artist and a horseback rider, and for the last few months have experienced a very painful case of tendinitis in my right arm. This gel works well and very quickly in my case, and with bracing and icing, I have experienced a lot of relief. The nature of this pain reliever is anti-inflammatory - not numbing - so I don't think you would find use for it if your pain is not of the inflammatory nature. I get spastic and tense neck muscles all the time and find heat and massages work better. So, for the right purpose, it is excellent stuff. I am sensitive, delicate-skinned, and had no allergies, but I would be careful and spot test nonetheless."

• Can...
• June 7, 2010

For Pain "Voltaren 1% gel was prescribed for my elderly (92-year-old) friend for foot pain. She had a negative reaction to the first application and would not try it again. In desperation, and since I have a type of neuropathy in my feet and cannot fall asleep, I applied half the dosage she was prescribed. To my surprise, it allows me to fall asleep at night without the pain and discomfort in my feet. I will be seeing my doctor to get this prescribed for me! I have been looking for relief for over 5 years!"