Diclofenac for Frozen Shoulder User Reviews

• Dam...
• June 11, 2020

Diclofenac "Doctor recommended surgery, but I had some Voltaren gel that I used for my knee. Worked well for the knee, so I used it on my left shoulder. After a couple of days applying it 3 times daily, it started working. I have been using it since, and it really helps. I haven't had any stomach ache problems like oral NSAIDs."

• Wor...
• January 30, 2022

"I’m a nurse, and I’m not sure of the day that I suddenly developed unbearable shoulder pain. I was prescribed meloxicam, uhhhm, it was just okay. Eventually, I was told to do PT. Who has time during a pandemic? I’m too tired. I purchased a light range of motion shoulder cord on Amazon and started using Voltaren gel. I said, why not, even though it’s not for shoulder. My shoulder, after about 2 weeks, is 90 percent. At one point, the pain was so bad I couldn’t sleep at night. My shoulder would burn, and I could no longer reach up. So grateful!"

• aBu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2015

"This medication has been a godsend for me. After PT and a year of Aleve, my shoulder was somewhat better but not great. For a different issue, my physician told me to stop the Aleve and try diclofenac sodium. My body is very happy. No back, neck, ankle, toe, or shoulder pain. My shoulder range of motion is almost 100%. For me, diclofenac sodium DR 50 mg has been wonderful."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2018

"I was prescribed diclofenac sodium 75 mg twice daily by my physician for a severe attack of gout. I was absolutely stunned that it nearly wiped the pain away from my frozen shoulder - adhesive capsulitis. In addition, it reduced the severe back pain of advanced stenosis in my lower back by 75%. I cried for joy. The relief was within about 6 hours. After the gout subsided, my physician allowed me to continue taking it, though reduced the amount to a once-daily pill of 75 mg to avoid heart or other complications. Now only a small percentage of pain comes and goes if I take one tab every 24 hrs. I am a different person with this drug. In doing research, I have never seen a drug called a 'miracle' as I have this drug. My side effects are a minor stomach upset about every 4 days for a few hours. Taking with food helps, and I will talk to the doctor about taking something to protect my stomach. I choose to take it with breakfast so I have relief all day."

• Rou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2023

"My left shoulder froze in 2016 and took months to get a diagnosis - astonishing amounts of pain and PT it resolved in 2018. My doctor warned the other shoulder would most likely freeze in 3-5 years. Here I am with my right shoulder freezing, but this time I know what’s happening. Stumbled across this site looking for ways to mitigate pain and read the diclofenac gel reviews and bought a tube of Voltaren gel. GAME CHANGER! I use it twice a day - morning and before bed, and it’s helping tremendously! If you have frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), don’t hesitate to try it. I found consistent use to be most effective and saw marked improvement in pain reduction and range of motion after the first full week. Pain reduction within the first two days of use."

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

"I had a frozen shoulder with unbelievable pain. Nothing helped, Voltaren made me dizzy. I was beside myself because I couldn't do anything. Until one smart Dr. gave me a shot right in the joint of cortisone. It hurt going in, but within seconds, it started working. Left the surgery on cloud nine. That was 15 years ago, and still no problem. Good luck."

• Tam...
• April 8, 2021

"This is the second time I have used this for my frozen shoulder, but it’s not helping the pain at all. I was given another inflammation pill, it didn’t help either. Also, tramadol that didn’t help pain either, it made me sick. I am so miserable, why doesn’t anything help the pain?"

• Anonymous
• August 19, 2009

"The first day I took this medicine, I was disturbed because suddenly I noticed the itching and indigestion followed after dinner. Could not get a wink of sleep because I kept getting up because of acid reflux that kept me trying to clear my voice. Beware and see your doctor immediately."

• Dod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2019

"One year into frozen shoulder, I am in the thawing stage and probably have 70% of movement back. A friend recommended Cataflam, within one hour, I felt a small release, then 24 hours and 3 pills later, I had a larger rotation range forwards and backwards. I will continue to take for 2 more days in conjunction with gym and yoga exercise, then stop as advised. No side effects as yet."

• Abd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2022

"For the patients of frozen shoulder: whenever I apply diclofenac gel before I do stretching, then after I get benefits in improving range of motion. I get good results after stretching. It feels comfortable and improvement in range of motion."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2022

Diclofenac "I got some of this for my wife. She has a sore shoulder, but she is also allergic to perfume. Now she has a migraine on top of it. This product should clearly state that it contains some noxious perfume, which makes people sick. It probably causes heart problems, too. Bad marketing for a bad product."

• Art...
• December 24, 2014

Diclofenac "The medication has been somewhat helpful with stiffness, but the pain is still present. The stomach upset and ringing in the ears have caused me to request different medication."

• Spa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2018

Diclofenac "Did absolutely nothing for me, the pain was the same with or without using it. Complete waste of money."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2009

"While taking this medication, I had increased mobility in my frozen shoulder because of the significant decrease in pain. However, one week after finishing the medication, pain fully returned."

• Mal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

"Diclofenac did not alleviate the pain I have from a frozen shoulder, and it gave me side effects of stomach pain. I'm glad it works for others. I was hoping it would have worked for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2022

Diclofenac "Doesn't work. I tried it for a while and nothing. My brother-in-law tried it, nothing. I used it on my shoulder and arthritis in my hand and knee, nothing. BenGay works better and cheaper."