Has Anyone Used Voltarol To Help With Pain Relief

[emmie]

i have been advised to try it on my knees, as i have acute pain in both. Did it help at all?
I have had a X ray which has shown up Arthritis which i already knew i had but the pain is off the chart now. I can't take codeine because of side effects, but was told by GP to try the Voltarol and see if it helps.

[davebro]

neither - it's a pain relief one (supposedly)

[emmie]

its a gel, but doesn't get hot or particularly cold

[emmie]

i will give it 7 days, and if no joy then so be it.

[davebro]

BTW - if you have any tendency to using herbal remedies you might try massaging with Wintergreen Oil or ointment.

[woodelf]

Hi Emmie, sorry to come late for this, it aint always easy...I tried the voltorol, but couldn't stand the fumes! I then discovered Capsacin (?) and am now on Zacin, which works fine for my Arthritis, mainly for hands I have to add, but should try it on my knees too I guess. It is prescription only, but could be well worth looking into...I don't know if anyone has mention Zacin earlier in this thread and I hope the spelling is okay too! Very Best of Luck with this...should have said Zacin is a cream and shouldn't affect other meds if you take them.

[jennyjoan]

emmie - I asked neighbour about that gel she gave me years ago but couldn't remember - but she is also riddled with arthritis, new hip and new knee.

she likes this -

https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/betteryou-magnesium-oil-joint-spray-60017820?skuid=092529

[Mamyalynne]

Zacin is a cream containing capsaicin Woodelf, which has been mentioned and helps quite a lot of people.

[-SharonA-]

Jenny, does it work for her?? Gives pain relief???

[jennyjoan]

she said she buys it - mind you - she is on a cocktail of drugs - one or two of them are Tramadol - she absolutely swears by them.

She of course gets them on prescription. But she has always sworn by them.