Diclofenac for Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2010

Diclofenac "I had a tooth crown that became infected and was causing me tremendous pain. Vicodin and other opiates were of little help. 25 mg of Zipsor every 4 hours was my saving grace until I could get the tooth fixed."

• JMI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2017

"I had acute bursitis of the knee while training for a 10k. My doctor had me on diclofenac, which really helped me get back to training faster than I had thought possible. I had no noticeable, negative side effects."

• Jan...
• June 9, 2017

"I've been using 25 to 50 mg Voltaren every few days for severe discogenic (pain is from one or more intervertebral discs) disease, fingers fairly badly affected by osteoarthritis, and hips that are soon to be replaced. With it, I can move around without disabling discomfort for about a day before it wears off completely. Otherwise, I've been taking low-dose OTC (Australia) codeine/paracetamol, which also works for short periods and not quite as well. I decided to treat myself to a pain-free week with Voltaren 25 mg morning and night for a whole week, and it has kept me pain-free. BUT my anxiety and irritability have gone through the roof. It didn't dawn on me until the end of the week that it was related to Voltaren. Back to alternating with codeine/paracetamol and more baseline pain. Pity."

• Dav...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 10, 2018

"A few times per year, I get severe acute tendinitis in my foot, Achilles, ankle, or wrist. The only thing that ever cures it and provides relief is diclofenac. It works super fast without any side effects. I only have to take it during my flare-ups, and it is a lifesaver."

• Anonymous
• August 1, 2008

"I take diclofenac for chronic back pain. I take one diclofenac every 12 hours, and it is very effective. I had mild dizziness and an upset stomach early in treatment, but I now have no side effects at all. When my back gets bad, I still take muscle relaxers, narcotic pain relievers, and chiropractic treatment (when I can afford it), but diclofenac helps me manage things so as to reduce the need for stronger medicines."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

Diclofenac "I am highly allergic to internal intake of NSAIDs. The gel has been tried as an alternative. I have had bilateral knee replacements and suffer from RSD. I thought the gel was helping the knees. However, when I was off of my narcotic protocol for a period of two weeks, I discovered that Voltaren did not work. I was sad that it did not work because I am seeking a good alternative to narcotics."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2019

"I was prescribed the diclofenac cream once before for arthritis, and it didn't do a thing, $20 wasted. Had knee replacement in November and didn't realize the prescription the specialist gave me was for the same thing, another $40 wasted. Doesn't do a thing, useless. Couldn't really afford to throw $60 away. Still in a lot of pain."

• Cyn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 14, 2017

"My husband and I both take diclofenac when needed for joint pain and inflammation. We usually take it for about 3-4 days in a row, and it works very well with no side effects. We understand that long-term use would require occasional liver enzyme assays, so we use it with caution... only when needed and for a limited time. We have come to nickname them 'magic pills' because they work so well."

• Dog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2017

"I have taken this for bursitis of the elbow. I've been on it for 5 days now (50 mg twice a day), and I have noticed very little relief from the pain in the bursa itself. Keeping a pad on the elbow has prevented it from flaring up more, but I don't think the drug has helped me at all."

• You...
• November 25, 2009

"I was in a large amount of pain because of a bruised rib cage. It hurt to move, breathe, walk... well, do almost anything. I don't like narcotic drugs because they just mute pain, and pain is your body's natural feedback loop, saying, 'Hey, don't move that way... I'm still broken.' I am on a 75 mg dose, and within hours I could breathe and move much better-magical stuff. Pain is still there, but more like a sore muscle at this point... not like the sharp barbed wire in my chest feeling it had been. I have been eating with every dose, the doctor told me that this can be pretty harsh on your stomach if you are not careful. Hopefully, I can decrease my dose in a week. This is like a sledgehammer to inflamed tissue. No ill effects."

• amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 27, 2016

"Amazing stuff for joints and muscles alike. After two surgeries, I use it along with pain meds for PT. I use it in place of Advil, aspirin, or ibuprofen as an anti-inflammatory. It's not just for your joints! Use it on muscle pain too, but remember it's real medicine, so you need to pay attention to the bead measuring stick that's in the box. Less is more, so use it sparingly at first, so you can add more if you need it."

• Alb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I hurt my foot over a year ago, and it was diagnosed as bursitis. I was given naproxen at the time, which seemed to do a decent job, but over the year, like an idiot, I smacked the back of my heel, which brings on weeks of pain. This last stint, I took upwards of 1000 mg of naproxen for a week with no relief. The icing didn't help; elevating it didn't help. Finally, my wife forced me to go to the doctor. The doctor prescribed diclofenac instead. Within 2 days, I was able to start walking normally again with minimal pain. After reading the comments, that does explain the diarrhea, but I'll take it! Worked great for me!"

• Why...
• February 3, 2017

Diclofenac "I have been dealing with extreme pain in my hip and groin area. I took one pill but never again. I first experienced drowsiness, which isn't anything to worry about until I started to not feel right in my head. It lasted for about 20 minutes. Then, as I was standing in the kitchen making dinner, I developed extreme nausea for about 5 minutes. This led to a rush shooting straight to my head, and on came a dizzy spell that lasted for about 20 seconds. Followed by a partial blackout for a split second, vision came back, and I went to sit down. Moments later, I was perfectly okay. Well, besides feeling freaked out, of course. I would never recommend this medicine to anyone."

• Jus...
• January 21, 2012

Diclofenac "I have dysplasia in both hips at 34. Need a PAO surgery on the right hip and hip replacement on the left. This has also caused sciatic problems from walking with a limp for so long. I have tried numerous pain medicines, and although I did not have any noticeable side effects with the Zipsor, it did no more for me than taking 2 Aleves. Maybe because my pain is bone-related with the addition of torn cartilage and nerve problems? Glad that it works so well for some. Anything to get off of narcotic medicines and the crutches pre-op would be nice! So, for me and my dysplasia, Zipsor has not been the miracle I was hoping for."

• Sag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2016

"Maker of diclofenac...you are the best!!! I hope you're as happy to hear good results from pain sufferers, we are just as happy you make this miracle pill. God bless your scientists and manufacturer. God bless."

• Nav...
• January 31, 2013

"I experienced very high levels of pain in my upper back over the course of six months, with hand tremors and trouble swallowing. Muscle and joint pain followed. Tests for many conditions are negative, including rheumatoid arthritis, but we are still looking. Diclofenac was prescribed, and over the course of two weeks, the pain faded. I felt like a human being. I did not experience negative side effects. On the contrary, I did not suffer any of my standard migraines. Unfortunately, after 8 months, the VA hospital changed vendors and the new brand of diclofenac was not effective. In the week following the change, I suffered all previous symptoms along with a migraine and upsurge in depression symptoms. Very frustrating. Still trying to sort it out."

• Anonymous
• September 30, 2009

Diclofenac "Due to a recent accident, my orthopedic doctor prescribed this for my knee swelling/bursitis condition. I'm a 51-year-old female, and after 2-3 weeks of taking this medicine, I was experiencing hot flashes frequently, about 5 times a day, especially at night, that wake me up, which never occurred before. I thought I was pretty young to be experiencing this, but this website was the second place where I researched this medicine, where it states 'works by reducing hormones,' that explains my hot flashes recently. I still need to take a few more pills, and swelling has subsided in my knee, but do not intend to take this long-term."

• Kni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2017

"My hands were so painful from arthritis and carpal tunnel that I was missing work, barely able to do any housework (anything that I needed to use my hands for). I'd been getting worse over 6 months and seriously considering going on disability. I was given the prescription for the gel. I put it on as directed, and by that night I had relief. I was able to do my job the next day like I haven't for months. This is a miracle for me. Not even strong pain meds worked. I just hope this isn't temporary."

• jmn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2017

Diclofenac "Why would they put fragrance in a pharmaceutical cream? My doctor prescribed this medicine, and I'm allergic to scents, so I just wasted my money on this. It's not covered by the medical plan, and since I opened it, I can't return it. What a waste of money."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2012

Diclofenac "Got this after I strained a muscle or a nerve beneath my rib cage... Was moaning, and it hurt to breathe. Ran down to the pharmacy and got this over the counter. Absolutely no pain now, with no noticeable side effects. Outstanding."

• Kas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2020

"Doesn't alleviate pain or discomfort. Physicians prescribe it often, but diclofenac nor naproxen have ever worked for me for any ache or pain. The only non-narcotic drug that works for my knee pain is ibuprofen. Going forward, I won't fill the prescription if a doctor insists. I will take my chances with 800 mg of ibuprofen since my stomach has never given me trouble while taking that amount."

• Suh...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 15, 2019

Diclofenac "It always works with my migraine pain. I get eye pain (very strong), and having one pill of Cataflam will be enough. Also, it usually helps a lot when I have a spasm in my back (opposite to the chest area), also, one pill will be enough, or at least makes the pain not so sharp and I can go with my day normally. I do not take it with any other medicine, also, I have only one pill a day."

• Chi...
• November 3, 2009

"I was diagnosed with pleurisy yesterday - intense pain on inhalation/yawning/coughing, etc. - in fact, anything that involved inflating the lungs felt like I was being stabbed in the side. Was prescribed Dicloflex (Diclofenac sodium in UK) in 3 x 50 mg tablets a day. Didn't seem to make a lot of difference the first day, so I continued using paracetamol codeine for pain relief. Today, I've been a lot more comfortable - it seems like it took three doses to get started. I was even able to yawn earlier, and I spent a little time sleeping lying down this morning - both of which would have been impossible yesterday."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

Diclofenac "On 12/5/2013, my mother, who earlier that day was enjoying a visit from my brother-vibrant, active, and happy-visited her doctor for a regular follow-up for neck pain caused by a work injury many years earlier. Upon returning home, she took a 25 mg Zipsor capsule offered to her by her doctor as a sample/trial. Within hours, she was non-responsive and had suffered a stroke. She passed away on 12/9/2013."

• Spo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2017

"I was prescribed diclofenac sodium tablets for emergency medicine regarding my chronic paroxysmal hemicrania. It was ineffective at alleviating any pain. I'd feel a small reduction in pain level for about 30 minutes, then it would spike back up. It caused my blood glucose to shoot up, and I am non-diabetic. It also caused me a great deal of stomach cramps, burning pain below the sternum, belching, heartburn, and diarrhea. I had a better response on ibuprofen, and that did very little."