Note to Self ...

[LifeOnSarz]

... when using chilli seed essential oil (amongst others) in moisturiser to find something that will reduce the neuropathic pain, do not - I repeat DO NOT - rub your eyes ...

[Rose54]

And lots of other places I have heard of worse ones

Did it help at all?

[LifeOnSarz in reply to Rose54]

It seems to help a bit; once the initial burn wears off (which is nothing like the burn of the neuropathy), it settles it down and I can get on with my work! And yes, indeed, I can think of a few other places that I *really* wouldn't want to get this stuff!

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

Ouch.... Not recommended for any sensitive places.... Hope its settled down now xxx

[Yogabear1]

Oh my goodness, I’ve done exactly the same thing! Stings like F**# eh!

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Ouch, I’ve done this on Vick , but oh my that must have burned.

[rosewine]

Not a good move having done that myself I can empathize.x

[Mdaisy]

Yes I've accidentally got Capsaicin cream prescribed by GP for pain in my eye (basically the same but already made rather than a DIY one! ) I always say on here that best to use gloves, be careful where you put it and also before use a 24hr patch test is probably best. If anyone else is interested in trying this cream for pain, here's a link that might be of interest;

versusarthritis.org/about-a...

Hope after an eye wash with plenty of water it calmed down quickly

Emma

[LifeOnSarz in reply to Mdaisy]

Thanks, Emma - I'll look into that!

[harmony2]

Thank you for making us smile. Does it help with the nerve pain/neuropathy?? Eager to know. H2

[LifeOnSarz in reply to harmony2]

I think so ... of course, I'm always willing to believe that it's the placebo effect! But I find that applying it and then wearing those thin open-tip arthritis gloves whilst the burning from the cream wears off has the best effect. Current recipe is 7 drops of chilli essential oil and 5 drops each of cinnamon, rosemary, peppermint, and lavender mixed in a 10g-size jar (like your average lipbalm) with aqueous cream - subject to change!

[Kitten-kat23]

Ouch.

[Tinky5]

Made me laugh 😂 bless ya. 🥰