Diclofenac for Back Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Nakata
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I have Degenerative disc disease (DDD), spinal stenosis, sciatica, 11 yr chronic back pain, arthritis, cervical pain, post operative foot pain. 40 yo female 5'9.5" 132 lbs Started zipsor yesterday, only took three spread out thru the day each time I ate, noticed significant difference. Was even able to get out and hike for the first time in a year. Noticed some stomach discomfort and maybe slight loss of appetite but will definitely continue to take this med and hope the stomach issue goes away "

• Colle...
• December 9, 2015

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I've had herniated discs for 5 years and the back and nerve pain can be really intense and debilitating. Started using Zipsor about 18 months ago and it makes it possible for me to live. I'm so grateful for this product, and I hope I never have to stop taking it for any reason!"

• SageM...
• March 14, 2016

"My neurologist gave me this medication and it is a miracle pill. I take it with omeprazol and Zantac ranitidine, no problems. My diabetic neuropathy and back pain from nerve inpingement is gone, I also had epidural back injections and I'm back to doing things. These two doctor's did a miracle for me.please don't be afraid to try this drug. Also, epidural nerve blocks. Greatest thing. Good luck!! Wish everyone wellness and pain relief. God Bless!!!"

• patti...
• September 19, 2011

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I have spinal stenosis and sciatica from the spinal stenosis. I have tried various prescriptions but Zipsor helps the most. Sometimes I can take only two a day and it works, sometimes more if the pain persists. But, it works well for me."

• Islan...
• April 16, 2016

"I was in a car accident 3 years ago and it seems that every summer from July and September, when humidity is at its worst, I get really bad lower back pain. My doctor put me on this 2 years ago, 50mg once a day, and I honestly don't think I would survive the summer without it. One of my major problems I was getting out of bed in the morning, I couldn't even roll over the pain was so bad. So basically what I do is set my alarm 1/2 hour earlier so I can take it and let it work a little bit before I have to be up and out. I went from having to take so many days off of work to feeling so much relief. Since Physical Therapy didn't work for me, I will probably continue to take this as long as I have pain."

• ShakB
• October 31, 2016

Cataflam (diclofenac) "I've had lower back pain for more than 2 months now, went to see a doctor who explain I have a disk bulge but the pain I have is caused by a muscle spasm that is pushing against a nerve. Gave me some exercises and pain relief meds Nothing really worked then I took cataflam which lets the pain go away for 2-3 days (from one pill) I really don't know how it works but its the best medicine for backpain I have taken so far. I just hope it doesnt have side effects on the long run"

• Lazar...
• June 12, 2009

Voltaren (diclofenac) "This medicine is very good for those who can take it. At first it worked very well for me. By the third refill I had developed a extreme allergy to this drug. First sign was extreme itching and severe sweating with dizziness. If this happens go to hospital quickly and stop taking the drug. When this started Doctors can't always determine it quickly enough as in my case. Second time wasn't as severe but by the third time when my reactions started I knew. So please don't take again if you get these reactions. But I do highly recommend this drug for those able to use it."

• Dave
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 31, 2021

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Voltarten works 100% on Back pain that comes from Fibromyalgia. I’ve suffered for years with horrible lower back pain from Fibromyalgia muscle pain. I first use Real Time a muscle ache creme. I rub that first which opens the pores with Menthol then I apply the Voltaren and almost immediately I get relief. I’ve tried about everything over the counter and prescription and either I had reactions or no relief. This combination works 100% without burning my skin or other reactions. This along with my prescription Hydrocodone works totally. I also use both in other areas of pain and it works. It keeps me totally out of pain during the day and also at bedtime so I can get a good nights sleep."

• iamal...
• January 23, 2015

"Took 1 tablet & went in to anaphylaxis within minutes. Had to call for an ambulance in between passing out. Late at night at home alone. Very scary experience. One and only time in my life I've ever had an allergic reaction to anything. Age 55 years. Adrenaline given at hospital emergency Department."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2010

"I'm a 61 year old male. I have a herniated disc in my lower back. I was in severe pain. I received a series of steroid injections that really helped. Gradually the pain returned but not near as severe as the initial pain but bad enough to cause me a lot of discomfort. I've since been taking one diclofenac 75 mg tablet with one tramadol 50 mg tablet every morning. This combination works just great for me and gets me through my work day. The diclofenac and the tramadol seem to enhance each other's effect I think. The only side effect that I've noticed from this is slight constipation and a slight loss in appetite."

• Angus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2016

"Diclofenac has been quite effective reducing pain and spasm for lower back facet joint inflammation. One 50 mg tablet a day seems to work. No side effects noted after two months of use. Also quite good at reducing osteo arthritis inflammation and pain"

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2010

Voltaren (diclofenac) "Last year when I had back pain my GP prescribed this medicine. It worked very well and I have no side effects. I stopped taking the medicine after the pain decreased and gradually disappeared. Recently, the pain came back and I am thinking to take it again but I don't know whether I should take the same medicine as it is still not out of date."

• C8ano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 15, 2019

"I use Diclofenac patches on my back whenever I have muscle pain due to bruxism (grinding my teeth at night) in my upper back, and it always takes the pain away. Now, earlier today, I had an awful pinched nerve in my back (probably due to wallpapering yesterday), and I put a Diclofenac patch over the nerve pain area and it has taken all of the nerve pain away. The patches are absolutely wonderful for local pain, and especially for people like me whose stomachs can't handle meds like ibuprofen very well. I did try the Diclofenac tablets once years ago, but they really bothered my stomach, so I won't take those again. However, the patches are an absolute god-send whenever I have localized inflammation / muscle pain or nerve pain, as was the case today."

• wrp
• March 7, 2011

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I was suffering from an impingement of a nerve root exiting the left side of the T10 - T11 junction. I was prescribed Zipsor in combination with Skelaxin (muscle relaxant). The combination provided no discernible pain relief. However, I did suffer from significant stomach and intestinal pain. The stomach & intestinal pain stopped within 12 hours of discontinuing the Zipsor. Overall, not a pleasant experience."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2010

"I have taken this medicine on and off for the past few years and it has done wonders! My doctor tried a number of medications for years of back pain and nothing worked. Diclofenac worked immediately. At times I go off of it for a few months, but when pain comes back, it works immediately. Fortunately no side effects."

• Derrick
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2019

"I started having neck stiffness which progressed to right shoulder and forearm spasm, tingling sensation and severe pain. Doctor initially prescribed tramadol and anarex which worked a little while until I experienced side effects from tramadol. Anarex does not alleviate the pain. Finally doctor presribed diclofenac sodium 50mg three times a day. I can attest that this drug really is my saviour. Pain scale drops from 10 to 2 within a day of taking. However, after taking for two weeks, I thought my shoulder pain has subsided so I stopped taking for two days and then the unbearable pain suddenly came back this morning. I guess I need to continue taking this medication until doctor review my MRI report."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2011

Zipsor (diclofenac) "I am a 27 year old mother of 2 small children with a severe back injury. In hopes of cutting back on the narcotic pain medicines I started Zipsor. No Luck, within a week I was unable to get out of bed. I am now back on the narcotic pain medicines but am still looking for an alternate solution."

• Jeff...
• November 26, 2016

"I've tried many different meds for back pain and nothing really helped, had 12 epidural injections then burned my nerves. Nothing helped because my doctors didn't know what was wrong. I then went to a chiropractor and within a few weeks it started to help. He found what was wrong just by my x-ray, my hip was about an inch off hitting a nerve. Now I can work again, not 100% but 4 year's suffering to being able to walk somewhat normal is great. Still need meds for pain but way less. If nothing else helps try a chiropractor. Don't wait 4 year's to go. If it don't help in a month stop going its not going to."

• Reneg...
• March 18, 2017

"I was prescribed diclofenac sodium 75 mg along with gabapentin for severe neck and shoulder pain, and numbness each night in both arms and hands. It takes the edge off. It does not stop the symptoms. It does not alleviate pain for me after 3 months of use. 4 Advil do a better job."

• cincy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 21, 2019

"started diclofenac 6 months ago after back surgery, dr thought I had sciatica, he was going for small pain machine for me. PT found out it was my hip. I'm having a hip surgery, was scheduled for 10/14/19. Then my mobility scooter got stuck in reverse and I went flying backwards down the hill, dumped me in the woodpile, battery flew off and hit me in the back. I was off the diclofenac for the surgery. In the ER room they put me on pain meds they were not working so I went back on the diclofenac. It works very well, I have weight gain, pain in arms at night and diarrhea and I sleep more than I used to. But the pain of bone on bone is way more than I can stand. I'm sold on the diclofenac. I plan to go off it after the hip surgery. IT HAS BEEN AMAZING nothing else can touch this ugly pain."

• sazzy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2018

"I have had nasty C5 / C6 stenosis, from the age 55 and I'm 60 now. Likely from years of football. Was prescribed Diclofenac when I asked for non-steroid / non -opiate relief about a year ago. Before that was taking aspirin, advil, tylenol, etc. I was prescribed Diclofenac one 50mg tablet 3 times daily. I take maybe 1 pill every 5 days or so, and it works great for pain and range of movement. No noticeable side effects. I just hope there are no not so noticeable side effects because it works great."

• Todd
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2018

"I was shocked how quickly my back pain diminished when taking this drug. I had only minimal pain reduction with hydrocodone, but this stuff did the trick in just a two days. Not sure if that’s normal, but I’m a believer."

• Anonymous
• December 14, 2009

"I'm currently taking it for sciatic nerve pain. Have previously taken narcotics with very little effect. Diclofenac works wonders. Mild upset stomach so far but not bad at all. I've also noticed that the drug seems to become more active when taken with a decent amount of food and when you are active."

• Marti...
• April 18, 2016

"Have used off and on for three years for severe back pain/spasms as well as tendinitis of the elbow. Diclofenac (75mg) is moderately effective at best, at least for me. It's about the same as a single Ibuprofen (Advil) which is to say not useful for serious pain. Everyone's different I guess. Unfortunately my doctor refuses to prescribe anything else."

• Cody-22
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 15, 2016

"If you're looking for the high pain killers give you, this will not help you. If you're legitimately in serious pain, this stuff definitely takes the edge off! Alot of younger people are bashing this stuff, because their doctor didn't put them on vicadin/percocet. I have been suffering a from a sharp, stabbing pain in my chest that shoots down my back (costochondritis) & finally decided to go in after 3 sleepless nights. I took one as soon as I got them, & let me tell you..it seriously helps! The pain hasn't fully subsided, but now it's more of a tightness than a unbearable pain. I'm so looking foward to get some sleep tonight! & just a little fyi, I was also told that the only safe anti-inflammatory I can take along with this, was Tylenol!"