Has anyone else tried Diclofenac gel. I was shocked that it eased my SI joint inflammation enough that I slept all night without pain.
PMR still receiving its due, in the form of 7 mg Pred daily, just coming down from a spring-time flare.
Low back pain diagnosed as sacroiliac joint irritation. Steroid injections did nothing to ease the pain. This diclofenac get seemed to be miraculous in its effect last night. Will continue to track its usefulness, to see if it helps anything else.
Pharmacist interviewed me to be sure I know its NSAID...
Happy Spring, Jerri
PM diagnosed 2013.
Written by
Purplecrow
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
I found when I tried it - under the Voltaren trademark - it did nothing for my osteoarthritis.But if it works for you - fine. Just be sparing with it though!
Advice from someone who now uses it sparingly with Doctors permission, use protection for your stomach. If you have a sensitive stomach and being a NSAID can cause double trouble with the stomach lining.
It did for me. I used it with no problems until I got severe, scary pain in the centre of my chest. Long story short I had changed over from Pantoprazole to Ranitidine as I reduced pred to 7mg. Then I reduced to Ranitidine to one time a day. I have a very life long issue with stomach sensitivity. I can not have a tomato or a can of pop or I have severe crushing pain. I got careless and because I lowered the stomach protection the Voltaren a and Diclo cream caused havoc on the upper stomach area. Funny thing though I stopped using the cream immediately and have not had to use it on knees or lower back. The pain is tolerable. And I can't figure it out. I am using Ginger Oil that is soothing but I am waiting for the pain shoe to drop!
Glad you’re feeling better.This site is great, I wouldn’t ever have thought that it was causing my stomach problems!I am now using bio freeze if I have pain .My stomach seems to be better not using Voltarin.
Biofreeze is good..had no side effects using it for past 5 years. Its now being sold in local pharmacies otc in the US. . Previously could not get otc.
You dont realise..movement, breathing, sneezing, laughing... coughing. I have had broken ribs 3 times in my life. The first time i was stupid enough to pull a bit of furniture 6 weeks into healing and messed it up. So if you can keep moving arms and legs but let it knit. 🌻
Thanks, I am being careful. I am taking Tylenol that seems to help.I use CBD oil at night and I am able to sleep in one comfy position and don’t move!I will be glad when this is over!
Wonderful relief for elderly 91-year-old mother with arthritis and degenerative disc disease. Funnily enough, found Diclac or Difene Gel worked better than Voltarol gel when we thought the same! No tummy upset as now wheat- & grain-free, which also reduced pain. Following Dr. William Davis of Wheat Belly Total Health & Undoctored book fame. Off 8 medications since!
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Ohhh the relief from pain :-)
Pain relief 
Neck pain?
Painful shoulders at night
