Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

• eli...
• December 19, 2011

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

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."

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

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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "This Voltaren Gel does nothing. I get more relief with Aspercreme with lidocaine. I have major swelling and arthritis in my knee and my back with sciatica in my back as well. Never felt any relief with this."

• dim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "Took diclofenac sodium 75 for an athletic knee injury. Worked fantastic. Became familiar with the gel through my pharmacy studies and tried it on the occasional flare-up. It's wonderful, feels great and soothing. While it does go systemic after initial absorption, I enjoy that it can be directed mainly at the specific area that needs help. Try it."

• 1sm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2014

For Pain "Not sure exactly what condition I have. Doctors have just generically named it 'Peripheral Neuropathy,' but there's more to it than that. I'm 38 now, and I've battled this since I was a child. I have this intense burning ache that began as a child in my feet and has gotten worse over time. It also affects my hands. It used to just act up at bedtime, so bad at times that I had to wrap my feet in ice packs to get relief. Now it's all hours and hands/feet, and I have stiffness and severe putting edema that pops up and then disappears with no regularity. There's no explanation from doctors yet. I was given this cream, and I rub it into my hands, wrists, feet, and lower legs. It does seem to calm things some, reduces the burn."

• TMm...
• August 1, 2015

For Pain "I have a very rare autoimmune disease. It affects my upper body; extremely painful. In addition, I also have severe pain in my legs. Specifically, the front of my shins. It is bad enough to wake me up. Voltaren gel does help with the pain, almost immediately. Good luck!"

• Kas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2014

For Pain "I have had neck pain, stiffness, and spasms in my shoulder and neck for over two years. I had multiple MRI scans to try and diagnose where the pain was coming from. Two days after taking Voltaren in tablet form, the symptoms seemed to disappear! I feel alive again and can't believe the relief it has given me. I'm not 100% back to normal, but I'm nearly back to full health now. Fantastic stuff!"

• MG ...
• November 2, 2015

For Pain "I had a cracked rib on the front of my chest from an airbag/accident. The pain was excruciating. Voltaren provided instant relief, a miracle drug, and the rib healed in just 3 to 4 weeks. I am now trying it on a couple of old injuries that left me with painful bone spurs in my neck, as well as an old rib injury in my back that healed wrong - it is helping these too, making the pain much more bearable. Only trouble is my insurance wouldn't cover, so not sure I can afford it again."

• Luf...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 7, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I have rheumatoid arthritis and Stage 4 tibia tendon dysfunction with collapsed ankles, and I use Voltaren 1% now, and it helps with my pain. But if you can get 3% gel, it's way better. My insurance paid for it for a year, but then classified it as experimental and wouldn't cover it."

• Clu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2015

For Pain "I used this stuff on my sprained ankle after my uncle told me that his doctor recommended it for pain and inflammation. I gave it a go and found that after about 10-15 minutes, the pain I had been experiencing was virtually gone. I also found that it helped heal the bruising on my ankle as well. I have fibromyalgia as well and never thought to use it on my joints, I'll for sure give it a go! The only downside to this product is it smells really bad."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "It works very well for my joint pain. My feet hurt so bad when I walk on them for 10 minutes or longer, and my lower back hurts when I sit or stand for 10 minutes or longer. Voltaren gel eases the pain but does not take it completely away. I'm much worse without it. I notice someone was taking Motrin while using this gel. I read to not use certain medications when using this gel. Double check, please. Just want people to be safe or ask doctors."

• big...
• December 31, 2015

For Pain "After purchasing the medicine for shoulder pain, I followed directions and applied 4 times a day. The second day, the applied area (upper arm and shoulder) was turning dark. By the end of the second day, the arm was black, swollen, and painful. An emergency room visit did not provide any relief other than telling me to discontinue use of the gel. I have an artificial heart valve that requires that I take a blood thinner, which was discussed with the prescribing physician and had been used as prescribed. The arm continued to swell, and the blackness continued down the arm with pain that became unbearable. An ambulance was summoned to take me back to the hospital, emergency room personnel could not diagnose the situation completely, and I was admitted to the ward. Surgery was required."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2011

For Pain "I have been a chronic pain sufferer for over twenty years. I take some heavy-duty pain medicines, and still, there are just not enough medicines some days. It truly surprised me how well this medicine works. I can't take NSAIDs for more than a day or two without causing tummy troubles. I keep a tube with me now at all times. I highly recommend this to anyone with muscle or joint pain. I've used Lidoderm patches and a TENS unit, probably been on every possible combination of medicines. This medicine really helps me."

• Dee...
• June 16, 2019

For Pain "I broke my ankles 4 times in 8 years, but never had pain until I started to have nerve pain in both feet. Pain killers and other medication worked for a while, but then it got really bad and started to spread up my legs. So I tried Voltaren (which I had already for back), and once again, my pain was minimal."

• Net...
• July 29, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "This seems to help my pain, but I find the odor a deterrent to using it regularly. I am allergic to most fragrances, and this is no exception. Why do they add fragrance when it is a common issue for people with allergies?"

• My...
• April 12, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I have been using this 3-4 times a day for just over two weeks, along with one 20 mg piroxicam a day for osteoarthritis. I am male, 64 years. I have not been overly impressed with either thus far. But I have noticed a little less stiffness and some range of motion. But in fairness, the inflammation is no doubt very deep in both joints and would take time for the medicine to hit its target area. The doctor told me to give it time, which I felt was reasonable. I find the gel to have a pleasant smell and rubs in nice and dries pretty quick. I am using the Voltaren Gel that says, diclofenac sodium topical gel 1%. Don't quote me, but I believe they also make it with 2% diclofenac sodium? With insurance, my cost was 42.00 for 5 tubes. Greasing both knees uses a lot."