Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2009

For Pain "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."

• 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!"

• FEE...
• March 11, 2009

For Osteoarthritis "I was prescribed this medication for use on several areas of my body that are ravaged by osteoarthritis. I have had great results, when used regularly, this gel works. It is a fast-acting medication, so you can apply it and get on with activities right away. The cost of the medicine is high, but if you have tried products such as Aspercreme, Biofreeze, or Joint Flex, you will see that the cost and relief you get are directly related. I have and will continue to recommend this medicine to anyone who needs relief from osteoarthritis. Thanks for the help, Novartis."

• cc4...
• February 21, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "For more than 2 years I have had pain in the lower back and left shoulder. It was VERY uncomfortable to sleep and experienced major discomfort when rising. My back orthopedist told me not to worry about this. I applied a 1/16" dose of my wife's Voltaren Gel to the affected areas a week ago and have been pain-free the entire time. Miracle medicine."

• mkz...
• March 20, 2017

For Pain "I was prescribed Voltaren Gel for the arthritis in my hands and bursitis in my elbows. I also have severe pain down the IT band area in both legs, and my hips and low back give me problems (DDD in low back). Since using Voltaren Gel, I can make it through the day without the aching and usually debilitating pain that I get when I don't use it. Fortunately, I only need to use it once a day in the morning, and that gets me through until the next day. This medicine works. It smells bad at first when you put it on, but I can deal with that."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2008

For Pain "I used Voltaren gel on some sore joints (and a tennis elbow). It worked as well as anything I have ever tried. I sometimes get killer tension headaches that first build up in the back of the neck. When I felt one coming on, I used the gel on the back of the neck and shoulders. The headache never developed. Before this experiment, I would take 3 or 4 ibuprofen for one of these headaches and hope for the best. The gel is now my standard treatment for these headaches."

• Bgb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I have some chronic health problems, and NSAIDs are not safe for me. Last history of MI, ulcers, stroke, paralysis, eosinophilia myalgia syndrome, fibromyalgia, and severe degenerative disc disease. Currently, I can't get adequate pain relief due to 'the opioid crisis.' Gabapentin is ineffective. Voltaren gel is better than nothing. Unfortunately, I've had to resort to using ibuprofen and getting injections of Toradol. My doctor gives me the shots and is aware of my NSAIDs use, yet refuses to write for a small amount of pills to have for those 10 to 14 days a month when my pain puts me in bed. I am suffering with neuropathies, chronic pain, poor quality of life, a 4th lumbar vertebral compression fracture. I'm told, suck it up, cupcake! Whatever happened to a patient's right to adequate pain relief? The government has no place between a patient and doctor. I'll take my chances with your black box warnings. Cinda Marie Helen Miller, retired RN."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "Was prescribed this after a fall on my lower back, and it worked wonders. I like to put it on at night and then wake up pain-free. I have now started to use it on my arthritis in my neck. Can move freely 5 minutes after application with only slight pain (although I can still hear all the clicking noises)."

• osk...
• January 25, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "My doctor put me on this Voltaren gel, and now I can get a good night's sleep because it works so well, and I have to rate this medicine in the high 10s. All you have to do is put between 4 up to 9 grams 4 times a day, and you will see just what I'm talking about."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2016

For Pain "I was having hand pains. A friend put some on my hand. I had no pain for days. I went to my doctor, got a prescription. It works, no odor. It also helps my rotator tear. I had a botched surgery, it helps that pain. Thanks to my friend and this company."

• Cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2018

For Pain "This gel is MAGIC. I had very bad back pain that painkillers hardly touched. After applying Voltaren to my lower back, within a few minutes, the pain was halved, and within 15-20 minutes, my back pain was completely gone. I love it!"

• Luk...
• June 11, 2018

For Pain "I have a problem with osteoarthritis in my hip. Doctor prescription: 8 Tylenol 500 mg a day, meloxicam 15 mg, and 30 mg of duloxetine. I have been in pain for 3 months now. So I started using Voltaren gel, 2 times a day. After a week, I could not sleep, I had fire in my right legs, and I had to use 2 canes to walk. 3 drugstores told me to stop Voltaren. Now my leg is as before, but osteoarthritis is still the same. I am diabetic, glipizide, metformin, insulin, and losartan. I think there is interference."

• jom...
• April 21, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "I have pes anserine bursitis of the knee. It's like tendonitis below the knee cap. I have effectively used Voltaren Emulgel to help reduce the pain and inflammation. The pain can keep me up at night when I sleep. The best thing for recovery is rest, but I can't seem to stay away from doing cardio, which causes it to come back. Voltaren has helped me manage the inflammation and still do some light cardio exercise."

• 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."

• 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."

• She...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 15, 2017

For Pain "I started using Voltaren Gel 1% in 2015, and it really did help decrease my pain in my neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. But I do need to apply 4 times per day. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III hypermobility. My ligaments and tendons are weak and have been affecting my joints, needing to have 2 neck surgeries, bunions, and wrist surgery. I switched over to the generic Diclofenac 3% gel. Let me tell you, it works! Unfortunately, this higher dose costs anywhere from $600.00 to $1,100.00 for a 100-gram tube. Downside is that it's marketed for skin actinic keratosis."

• Pai...
• July 26, 2011

For Pain "I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's Syndrome, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). Since the 1950s, I have suffered neck pain when doing a chore in one position for a long period of time. I have exercised on a regular basis for many years, and in 2009, I injured my rotator cuff on a piece of gym equipment. After the physical therapy was finished, I was experiencing sharp pain radiating from my shoulder to my neck. I asked my doctor at the time, a rheumatologist, if this was arthritis now coming from the shoulder. He gave me a tube of Voltaren Gel to try, and it has been wonderful. I only rub two pea-sized drops between my shoulder and neck in the morning and have no pain the rest of the day."

• Sha...
• November 24, 2016

For Pain "Worked great on a muscle strain! Even helped to heal it faster. Nice mild smell. I gave it an 8/10 and not a 10/10 because it gave me side effects. Ringing in ears quite frequently, as well as a very strong dizzy feeling. This began after a week of use."

• She...
• September 26, 2008

For Pain "Gel was given by my G.P. of 27 years for pain in my shoulder that I have had for 5 to 6 months. It was aggravated by exercise with weights. My pain would wax and wane. The worst episodes included my inability to pick up a coffee cup with my left hand, pain level of 7, inability to sleep on my left side, etc. After 6 months of this, I visited my G.P. who x-rayed my shoulder and found arthritic changes. He gave me 2 sample tubes and told me to try it. I did with great results."

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

For Osteoarthritis "I have been using Voltaren gel for a few weeks, and it does work. When I was younger, an internal medicine doctor put me on Voltaren, the pill, to calm down what another doctor had messed my body up with too many antibiotics. Voltaren literally saved my life. I don't know if people realize that the manufacturer made the cap specifically for people that may have arthritis in their hands! Another stated he could not have to use it four times a day, as instructed, it says it may be used up to four times a day. Smell for me, there is none. My knee/sports doctor actually recommends this, as I asked him today. Don't expect it to reverse your aging, as I am 63. But it does reduce the inflammation and pain. Try it."

• dia...
• January 15, 2011

For Pain "I have been having severe back and neck pain for years and was taking ibuprofen 24 hours a day. My doctor told me that was very bad for my stomach and to use the Voltaren Gel instead, and I found it to be wonderful, comfortable, and it smells nice. Two days after I started using the Voltaren Gel, I was so much more comfortable, and now I alternate the ibuprofen 200 with the Gel and only use the ibuprofen 200 two times a day. I can sleep a whole night. My back condition is in the muscles, and they are in spasm much of the time. Voltaren calms the spasms down and makes the pain tolerable. I am so glad to have found it."

• Zil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2018

For Pain "I am perimenopausal, and my premenstrual symptoms have become more acute as a result, in particular, breast swelling. Each month, the new extra swelling stretches the skin there so tight it is excruciating. The pain got so bad I went rummaging through my first aid drawer looking for Icy Hot, but I found a tube of Voltaren that I had been prescribed a while ago for a pulled back muscle. I never used it then, but I thought, 'What the heck, it does say anti-inflammatory,' and applied a little. Instant relief. I was shocked at how quickly it worked. Now I use it every month. It was a very lucky accident! I will try it next time I have another muscle pull or other kind of pain."

• Peg...
• November 22, 2016

For Pain "I think the use of putting perfume in the gel is really stupid. There are so many people allergic, also someone like me with cancer and very sore and nauseated to spend money on this, and it made me so sick. I washed up 4 times, and my hands and skin still smell strong. It gave me a headache and made my nausea worse. There is no need for perfume, not to mention it's just a toxic, unnecessary ingredient. I will never use this again, and I will be sure to let everyone at the clinic know."