Diclofenac for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• rcout...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2016

"My back pain was caused by continuously lifting heavy furniture the wrong way. There was no immediate pain from doing it. But I noticed weeks later, severe back pain that affected my ability to stand for a long period of time without feeling light headed from the pain. No over the counter pain killers helped. When my doctor prescribed me this, it immediately went away. The only side effect I've experienced is feeling fatigued. Like most medications, though, my tolerance for it has built up quickly. And when I don't take it, the pain catches up on me quickly. It's difficult for me to get out of bed if I go more than a day without it. So I'd recommend doing exercises/stretches and don't just depend on it forever."

• sf100
• May 29, 2019

"Three months ago, I started Diclofenac 75mg twice a day for facet joint syndrome. The achy joint pain is reduced by 50-75% (yay!), but the associated nerve pain (tingling, burning, stabbing) is unaffected and still requires Vicodin to alleviate daily flareups."

• Kentu...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2019

"I’ve had severe back pain off and on for about 3 years now. It’s to the point that I can’t sleep or function. Doctors keep prescribing this like it’s a wonder drug and it NEVER helps. Even when I tell them it’s not helping they prescribe it anyway. Useless medication"

• Click...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2018

"I have had many issues with my lower back over the years and now have an arthritic lower back. Taking one diclofenac each morning keeps my back in working condition instead of being in a constant state of being stiff and sore."

• anony...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 10, 2018

"I have been suffering with lumbar canal stenosis for the past 5yrs. Since I have been prescribed diclofenac 50gm I am so relieved with it I can now get on with my day to day chores and now taking them on and off"

• Cassie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2019

"I slipped a disc in my lower back and also strained the muscles on the right side. I was prescribed Diclofenac by my doctor which did nothing. There was no change of any kind to my pain and in the middle of the night I was actually sobbing. For 3 days prior to this prescription I had taken neurophen which did provide some relief and I took 5 mg valium tablets, 1/2 a tablet at night with the neurophen which enabled me to sleep. After seeing my doctor ,she prescribed me ten tablets of low dose valium to take with the Diclofenic causing me to feel drowsy but leaving me with mind-blowing pain. After 2 days of Doclofenac with no reduction in pain at all I am going back to neurophen ...my back still hurts but I can at least endure it without crying ."

• Yorks...
• September 21, 2016

"I have 2 herniated discs, I've had steroid injections twice, which work for a while. I've been on Diclofenic for 2 months, the first month was great it reduced my pain dramatically and was able to function / work properly. I ran out of the meds for 3 days and used shop meds (not great), I've been back on Diclofenic for 5 days and it's not working at all, been back to docs who's prescribed Gabapentin, the combination is t working and I'm almost in intolerable pain again."

• Anonymous
• July 14, 2009

"I've tried a lot of things to help with my back pain. The latest going to chiropractor for 2 months. Things just did not get better. I called my doctor to go with some pain medicines and looked into seeing an orthopedic doctor for steroid shot. They prescribed this and I have been taking it now for 5 days and my back pain is gone. It felt much better on day 1 and each day was better and better. I take one tablet every 12 hours."

• Keely...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

"I'm taking this for back pain - it does help some. I take it for back pain consecutively, for three days then as needed, it does have a lot of scary side affects ,and I do get dizzy, heart flutter, diarrhea, and stomach problem, but it's the only pill that works best for my pain. I'm scared in the long run to what problem me this medication will cause"

• Jason...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

"I'm 76 with stage 4 Chronic kidney disease (CKD). Periodically I experience crippling back and leg pain. An MRI has shown some spine degeneration but nothing requiring surgery yet. My pain specialist suggested I use Diclofenac 1% so I did. I used less than the prescribed dosage on the carton because I believe a low starting dose is preferable. I estimate I am using 2 grams on my hip and 2 grams on my lower back. I started with 4 applications per day for a week and on day 8 I noticed a definite improvement. I am now down to 1 application per day, 2 grams on the back and 2 on the hip, and the pain has basically gone away. I've always been skeptical of topical pain relievers but no longer. After 2 months of crippling pain, I'm essentially pain-free."

• rahab
• July 30, 2016

"I have been on this medicine for almost 3 weeks and still have a lot of back pain. I am disabled from pain however and also have neuropathy in both feet from my back conditions. I also suffer from fibromyalgia.50 mg x3 per day is my dosage along with gabapentin 300mg x3 daily."

• Miracle...
• September 4, 2021

"Diclofenac where have you been all my life!!! I was in a severe car crash 35 years ago and was broken from head to toe. Plus I have scoliosis and fibromyalgia. Needless to say I’ve spent my entire adult life in significant pain and have tried so many different meds/procedures with little to no relief. Then my new pain management dr prescribed diclofenac 75 mg/twice a day and although I’m still in some pain, I am now functioning and because of this miracle drug!! I just hope I can take it for the rest of my life, as I’m 48!!"

• Meha
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 7, 2021

"I’m 23 year old female I took Diclofenac and paracetamol for headache but just after 1/2 an hour my severe stomach pain started and my pain also reflects to back, but I got relief from headache..and for stomachache I took one more medicine which makes me feel good after an hour."

• debb
• December 28, 2011

Voltaren (diclofenac) "After taking Voltaren occasionally over a 6 week period, I suddenly started having the following symptoms. Severe bloating, severe gas, severe stomach pain, nausea, constipation, weakness."

• Anonymous
• January 16, 2012

Voltaren (diclofenac) "GREAT stuff. Many uses! It has been a life saver. I require narcotic pain medications on a regular basis and Voltaren REALLY helps me to not need as much narcotic pain medicines for pain management."

• Zek
• April 7, 2015

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I have been taking this for many years. I do not have to take it everyday. When I experience back pain I take it. The only side effect I have had is constipation."

• Facet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2015

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I started taking this medication and within a few hours my back pain was considerably better and I have been suffering with back pain for 14 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time."

• Anqls...
• March 30, 2014

Cataflam (diclofenac) "It seems to do a better job than other anti-inflammatories."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

Cataflam (diclofenac) "I have never used a medication that worked as well as Cataflam. It was as though I was able to actually feel the swelling leaving my body. I had no side effects at all."

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I have been taking Voltaren for severe back pain and it is just wonderful, no back pain at all."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "I take this medicine once a day when I have back pain or stiff neck, it works great, helps reduce the pain immediately. Very effective drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 31, 2012

"This is the only medication that helped with my lower back pain that was caused from a car accident."

• pinks
• April 7, 2009

Cataflam (diclofenac) "Finally found something to stop back pain. "

• alwas...
• August 17, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Not a bad anti-inflamatory. Better if taking it with a Vicodin or Percocet."

• Bigmus
• October 25, 2016

Voltaren (diclofenac) "It's and exceptional ,very good gel. Having back pain for several months, tried all types of medicine, could not relief.as I tried this voltadol forte all the pain dissappear, thanks"