Diclofenac topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• mim...
• January 14, 2013

Diclofenac topical for Pain "My grandmother had Voltaren gel for her, but when my knee wouldn't bend and I began to have pain, she let me use her gel. So far, I've placed it on my right knee and the pain was almost gone. I've placed the gel on again and the pain is disappearing. I'm 19, and there is no way I should be having joint pain... the gel works great."

• Kri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 10, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "My muscles in my shoulder get really tense because of a pinched nerve in my neck, and I also have osteoarthritis and lower back pain. This stuff, when I have a flare-up, works wonders. They now make it in generic, so I can afford it now. I used to not be able to afford it when it was brand only."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2012

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "My doctor gave me some samples last year. It did work on my knees, and I also used it on my lower back. I wish I had gotten a prescription for it because it gave me relief from oral medicines for a couple of days."

• Sta...
• July 8, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have a sprained rotator cuff. I was prescribed Voltaren for plantar fasciitis several months ago. I found no relief from the Voltaren for my feet. When I injured my shoulder, I remembered that I had the Voltaren, so I figured it couldn't hurt to try it. WOW!! AMAZING!! Nothing I have tried orally can even come close to the Voltaren. It is like a miracle. I have never found any medication for anything that was more effective. I guess it just works better for some injuries than others. It is, however, very short-acting. But the pain relief it provides is priceless. I have arthritis in my hands, I don't find it helps with that pain. For certain types of injuries, it works better than narcotic medication. Smells great, absorbs quickly."

• Ski...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I am a chronic pain guy, an athlete with numerous aches and pains. Voltaren was prescribed to me for my knees, which have osteoarthritis. It seems to give me some relief, but those of you that are saying it makes you pain-free are stretching it a bit. I was unaware I could use it on my back, which I will try. To be continued...."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 30, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Pain "The Flector Patch is the only medication that I have been prescribed that has significantly helped my lower back and hip pain. I have been prescribed oral pain pills, and they didn't touch. Of course, the insurance won't pay for them. Let me just say that without the patch, my life is painful enough that I am pretty much in a recliner all day. I am going without other things to have the patch. My pain level would be 8 to 10. With the pain patch, it is 3 to 5."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Tried this gel for my back pain and flexor pain. It immediately made me nauseous, and after reading all of the side effects, it doesn’t seem worth the fear of a heart attack or stomach bleeding. Will not use again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2012

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have been using Voltaren Gel for osteoarthritis and just had a hip replacement. Although I have a chronic condition, it has helped to relieve some of the constant pain I am in. Voltaren Gel makes my day much more tolerable."

• use...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 7, 2013

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I use this gel for both a general-purpose anti-inflammatory and for tendinitis in my wrists. It works well with inflammation, and it works miracles on tendinitis. Within seconds of applying, I'm able to move my wrist with almost no pain. Causes skin irritation if used too often, however."

• Hop...
• November 30, 2011

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome, degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc in my lower back with arthritis of the face joints and in my hands. I hurt my back in June 2010, and it is like everything that caused me pain started to feed off one another, and my back was the last straw. I'm going to the chiropractor every 2 weeks. I had 3 epidurals in the space of about 3-4 months with no relief. I swapped pain management doctors and am now on 15 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, 4 mg Zanaflex every 8 hours, 500 mg of Naproxen every 12 hours, 40 mg Celexa once a day, and 600 mg of Neurontin every 8 hours just to sort of be able to function. I was given a sample of Voltaren today and used it on my hands and back. Amazing! The pain is greatly diminished. Can't wait to try more."

• Anonymous
• March 30, 2012

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I tore some muscle and tendon in my hip/leg. I had to get an injection when I initially hurt myself and then went 3 weeks trying to deal with the pain using ibuprofen, but it didn't reduce it to anything other than a 4 on my pain scale. This is awesome. It's taken it down to a 0, and I can walk without pain and sleep without waking up constantly."

• she...
• March 2, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have tarsal coalition, and if I am on my feet for too long, I can hardly walk from the pain in my ankle. I have suffered from this since I was about 8 years old. I am 52 now, and my doctor prescribed this medication for the arthritis in my hands. It didn't seem to help my hands a lot, but I tried it on my ankle one night, and literally within 5 minutes, the pain was gone. It is amazing, and I love this stuff."

• 121...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 30, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I have been using Voltaren Gel 1% for about 7 years. The doctor also gives me narco for severe pain. I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus. I also was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I had surgery for L4 and L5 spinal stenosis in 2010. My back and legs were in such severe pain for years. I put the surgery off until I just could not stand for even 5 minutes to wash dishes or fold clothes. Then I had to lay down to get rid of the pain. I am back to that stage again, but this time I have Voltaren Gel. It is a blessing, I apply it to my waist area and neck, and also my right shoulder, and it goes to work immediately. I have been using less narco since I realized Voltaren works better for me."

• Elb...
• March 5, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Dr. prescribed for tendonitis, aka tennis elbow on the right arm. After using for 2 days, the pain is diminished and movement of the forearm, grasping with the fingers, and range of motion is very near back to normal with very little pain. I work on a computer all day, typing and mousing. I apply 2 grams, 4 times a day to the elbow area. It makes working very tolerable. I would say Voltaren is a good treatment and really helps bring my arm function back to normal with no pain for tendonitis / tennis elbow. Aspercreme was also okay, but the Voltaren does better. Mild stretching, exercise, and movement also help and are made much easier with the Voltaren."

• Suz...
• April 11, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I tried Voltaren due to pain and stiffness in my lower back, maybe due to L5/S1 prolapse (diagnosed on MRI but not a big one) and probably overdoing things in the garden. I was waking up due to pain and found moving extremely difficult and painful. I was at the point of taking pain relief before bed and again at around 4 a.m. With no expectations but exasperation, I tried Voltaren. It really has worked, very much to my surprise! I did not expect such a good result or any result, I was just so fed up I grabbed a tube to mix up with the oral meds! It's helped my sleep in a matter of days, and I'm much more comfortable. I don't take oral painkillers now, and while I can still feel it, it's nowhere near the way it was. I can move properly again."

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2008

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I was in a car accident in December of '07 and have had severe neck and left shoulder pain since. My pain specialist has done various treatments, including facet joint injections, with no long-term results. At my recent visit with him, I was complaining of the same pain with no relief, he handed me two sample tubes of Voltaren Gel. I have been using it for about a week now and have had a full week without pain. This stuff really works. I have been impressed so far. Thanks, Voltaren."

• bro...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 1, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "Have been using Pennsaid for over eight years but strictly on an as-needed basis (2-3) times a week. Very effective for knees and hips (almost instant relief). Only side effect is an occasional oral off-taste."

• eli...
• December 19, 2011

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I went to a fancy sports Dr. to no avail. The cortisone shot also didn't help shoulder pain but for a couple of months. I love this product. It has given life back to my arm. I can only use my arm without pain if I use this gel. I use it in the morning when I wake up. If I don't use the gel, my shoulder and joints down to my elbow are impossible to deal with."

• Day...
• July 11, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I use Voltaren Gel for knee arthritis. If I take a pain pill, it takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to work. This works in seconds and fixes 'most' of the pain, 'most' of the time. It also helps my very sore feet, probably plantar fasciitis. I don't know why they did not give this to me earlier, it's much more effective than oral NSAIDs or even Vicodin, as this works faster, much faster. I use it less often than recommended (up to 4 times a day) because it's not needed. Once or twice a day for me relieves the pain, pronto. It also helps my wife with her osteoarthritis pain."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2019

For Pain "I'm a L2 para/incomplete. I broke my back in a car accident when I was 15. I'm paralyzed. In my 20s, I was involved in a fire that burned both my legs and feet quite severely. Right foot amputated 18 months later because of osteomyelitis. I've used pain meds. All of them. Every kind in every amount for years and years. I've been in a wheelchair for the last 4 years after losing my foot. I now have a vertebra shifting out of place from sitting for so long. I'm in a lot of pain every day of my life. My doctor prescribed this gel, diclofenac sodium gel 1%, to apply to my lower back up to 4 times a day instead of narcotic pain meds. I'm having trouble sitting, standing, and sleeping. This has given me some short-lived relief. For someone with a little less severe set of circumstances, I can easily see this helping. If anyone out there is suffering like me and has tried everything like me... give this a shot. I'm not out of pain, but it's more tolerable. That's progress."

• k-Y...
• February 10, 2014

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Had excruciating right shoulder pain radiating down my right upper arm to my shoulder, with limited restrictive movement in my right arm/hand. Diagnosed with tendonitis. Doctor prescribed Flector Patches, which I started and noted 'pain relief' in 48 hours, with full movement in my right shoulder, arm, and hand. Very, very satisfied with Flector treatment and returning to full range of motion with my right upper extremity."

• NoN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2018

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I have been using this for a few weeks now, and I can feel a difference. I work in an assembly plant, so therefore I make the same movement all day long. It works on my shoulders and my wrist. People are saying it costs too much, or some get it at a discounted price. I get mine absolutely free and shipped to my house, all for free. My doctor is the one who told me that she wasn’t even going to write a prescription and have me go to my local pharmacy since I would still pay full price. She uses a mail order pharmacy. She told me that it would cost as much as $10.00, but when the pharmacy called to verify all information, they said it’s free!! So you all need to talk to your doctors about a mail order pharmacy! My doctor saved me tons of money!"

• gyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2014

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I tore my shoulder labrum, and the pain can be off the chart. Hydrocodone, ibuprofen, and ice helped some. After my doctor gave me the Flector Patch, I noticed major relief in my shoulder within an hour. These work very well. These truly work."

• 66 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2021

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I had horrible arthritis in my wrist, no relief from anything - after several weeks of Voltaren, pain is gone, can use my wrist and hand like usual, including playing piano and accordion, which I had given up on prior to this gel. I have had zero side effects of any sort - it's been a blessing for me."

• Rom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2020

For Pain "I have a pretty severe case of trigger finger. It keeps me awake at night. My ortho prescribed diclofenac 1% gel. After about two days of use, I can sleep several hours at a time now. I also have worsening arthritis in my finger joints, so when I apply the cream to my hands, I also apply a small amount to my finger joints. It works great for me, I'm sorry for those who don't find relief."