Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel and Burning: What Users Say

• Bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2014

For Osteoarthritis "My daughter was given this gel for her leg pain, but it had an adverse reaction for her. It burns her and she refuses to use it, so she gave me a tube for my arthritis in both my knees, my hip, back, and ankles. WOW! This is a dream come true. It seems to work immediately for me, and putting it on right before bed allows me to sleep all night because I have slight to no pain. I wake up, use it, and then my day goes by MUCH better. I'm going to try to remember to actually take it to work with me so I can apply it there. I keep forgetting. Praise God for allowing me to try this gel. I was leery at first but tried it anyway. I am TRULY amazed and will buy more and more and more. Thank you for this amazing discovery."

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

For Pain "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."

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

For Pain "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!"

• Arm...
• May 11, 2018

For Pain "I've had sacroiliac pain off and on for many years. While it can't completely wipe out my pain, Voltaren gel definitely makes it much more bearable. It lasts a long time as well. Not just as far as treating the pain, but also as far as the time it's starting to work is concerned. It's a really good value. One thing I'd advise, however, is that you never leave it in a location where your partner can mistake it for a personal lubricant in the dark. Because there are some areas where this stuff will actually burn you. Keep it in the medicine cabinet."

• cuc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

For Pain "I was diagnosed with sciatic pain that affected my back and right thigh. I used the gel liberally as the pain increased. Eight days ago, I stopped as my right thigh was experiencing a burning sensation in the area where I had applied the gel. I still have the burning sensation. I am on various drugs for hypertension."

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2022

For Pain "I did a bit of gardening, and by the evening, my shoulder and arm were very achy. I rubbed a small amount of Voltaren gel on my shoulder and up my arm. I didn't think there were any problems until I went and had a bath. I noticed my shoulder and arm had blisters and spots. They were very sore. I washed the affected area and thought perhaps that would help. That night, my shoulder and arm were burning. It has now been two weeks, the blisters have gotten much better, but my skin feels so tender. I do not recommend this gel. Or, if one decides to use it, be very careful. Not sure how long my skin will take to get back to normal. I do hope it will be soon."

• JB1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2015

For Pain "Never felt any lessening of pain. After about 3 weeks of putting it on my foot, I experienced a tingling, burning sensation all the way up the leg to the knee."