Diclofenac for Pain User Reviews (Page 5)

• Kas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2020

"Doesn't alleviate pain or discomfort. Physicians prescribe it often, but diclofenac nor naproxen have ever worked for me for any ache or pain. The only non-narcotic drug that works for my knee pain is ibuprofen. Going forward, I won't fill the prescription if a doctor insists. I will take my chances with 800 mg of ibuprofen since my stomach has never given me trouble while taking that amount."

• Bru...
• December 5, 2009

"This drug is an excellent anti-inflammatory. For me, however, it did nothing for pain. I had recent shoulder surgery for the third time in my life, and this was prescribed for inflammation and pain. As it did decrease the inflammation, the side effects were not worth it. I developed stomach cramps and severe diarrhea."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2013

"I've been having all-over muscle and joint pain. I tried everything OTC, and nothing helped. Saw a rheumatologist who prescribed diclofenac. The next day, my pain was greatly diminished, and I was able to use my left arm again! The itching I was experiencing before this medicine has intensified over the past week. Don't know if that's a side effect. I didn't take it at all today, and the pain is unbearable. Calling doctor in the morning."

• str...
• September 20, 2017

"I have a few problems: posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, pain due to a large uterine fibroid, plus general joint and muscle aches (cause as yet undiagnosed). My doctor put me on diclofenac because of concerns that I was taking too much ibuprofen, but the diclofenac did almost nothing. Once it kicks in, I have mild pain relief for up to three hours max. It doesn't help uterine pain at all. I took it twice a day for weeks, and it never helped. Also had diarrhea and an upset stomach. Ibuprofen was infinitely better than diclofenac."

• ott...
• April 17, 2016

"I was given diclofenac for an inflamed tendon in my foot. I was told to take it for 3 weeks and see how my symptoms were. After 3 weeks, my foot pain was gone. I was told to drop it to 1 pill per day for 3 more weeks. I had been in menopause for over a year. I got a period, and one of the side effects is changes in your menstrual cycle. Not happy. After I stopped taking the pills, about a week now, I've had horrible pain in both knees that I didn't have before, and the pain in my foot is back. I have a popping in the back of one knee that someone says sounds like it may be a baker's cyst. I can't even walk normally. I have an appointment this coming week and will try to follow up. Not sure if this caused it, but too much of a coincidence."

• Amy...
• April 27, 2021

"Since February 2020, I’ve had shooting pain that seems to come from an ache at the right rear base of my skull. It has become almost unbearable. Sometimes in my neck, sometimes in my upper back, and almost always in my shoulder, down the outside of my bicep, into my lower arm. Also, my right hand sometimes has numbness. I was prescribed Diclofenac Sodium 75 mg TBEC, 1 x twice p/d. It does absolutely nothing."

• Mom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2017

"After being born breech and having both hips dislocated at a time when operations were not thought of. Then giving birth to seven wonderful children in a short stretch of time. The stress to my hips has taken a crippling toll. I was rarely ever able to get myself out of bed without the feeling of train spikes stabbing into my hips. Voltaren gel enabled me to start my day, but the diclofenac slow release 75 mg allows me to work my eight hours and come home to enjoy time with my kids instead of going directly to bed in too much pain to live life."

• dea...
• May 18, 2011

Diclofenac "At first, when I started taking this medicine, everything was going fine until 2 days into using it, I started getting hiccups, but nothing to be bothered by. Then that night, I woke up hiccuping, and it went on and off for at least three days. I tried everything I knew about curing hiccups, then I searched the web and found the side effects."

• Rit...
• January 9, 2018

"After almost a year of taking this, I am stopping due to side effects. Weight gain, bloating, fluid retention, confusion, speech, and a few others. I was prescribed this medication for pain associated with asymptomatic lupus, fibro, and neuropathy, as well as dynia and arthritic symptoms. It helped with the neuropathy pain to keep me moving, but this medication has run its course with me, and the multiple side effects I am experiencing outweigh the initial benefit. Worked for the neuropathy and took the edge off of any pain. It's not for me long-term due to the side effects. In conclusion, it has run its course with me."

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2009

Diclofenac "I was given Toradol for five days post-operation (which is another wonderful medication) and Loratab to take along with it. I never had the need or desire to take the latter. But after Toradol was gone (I was able to stretch it over nine days), I still needed something else. I began to take Naproxen over-the-counter strength, and the pain and stiffness gradually came back. I had Cataflam, which, after 2-3 dosages, controlled the discomfort that was building up."

• Anonymous
• October 9, 2011

"I have AVN, and I began taking the medicine before core depression surgery. I almost decided not to have the surgery, as the medicine worked so well. I take it now once a day as I recover from the surgery, and it works really well. I don't have to take hydrocodone anymore. My doctor says I will have to stop taking it soon. I had a stomach ulcer 15 years ago, and he is concerned, but I take Zantac, and I have had no side effects as of yet. It has been three months."

• Mae...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2021

"Diclofenac sodium was prescribed. I had my reservations, however, following the instructions, approximately 1 week passed, and to my surprise, because of such damage, it worked. I followed the instructions, and the pain isn't unbearable now, it even appears the size of my knee has diminished somewhat. I can walk! Without limping, the crackling noises that were coming from my knee also have subsided. I am extremely grateful for diclofenac sodium, I recommend this easy to use."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

"Do not use this medicine as it will not work. Been using it twice a day for the past 2 days for leg pain at 75 mg and it has 0, count it 0 effect. Doesn't dull or take away any pain. If your doctor prescribes this medicine for you, please immediately ask for a different medicine. I have had 0 side effects with this medicine and have had 0 benefits from it."

• div...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2020

Diclofenac "After seeing the foot doctor for what I described as pain off and on as if my toe was broken or had a spur. I was given Voltaren, and it seems to work at times, the Biofreeze did nothing for arthritis pain, so I give Voltaren a thumbs up for temporary relief."

• Bul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2023

Diclofenac "I found this cream to provide excellent pain relief for my bum knee. No complaints about it at all in that respect. However, it does contain NSAIDs, which can adversely affect kidney function. It affected mine, and my doctor told me to quit using it. Otherwise, I highly recommend it."

• Atl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2018

"Unexplained cruelty explains why Dr. at the hospital gave me this script when discharged. I have 3 ribs with 4 breaks, a punctured lung that's partially collapsed due to an accident. While at the hospital, I received Percocet and/or morphine, which enabled normal breathing and mobility. Now, with only diclofenac and ibuprofen to aid me, I'm in agony! My lungs are becoming congested from the inability to cough or breathe deeply, too much pain. No noted side effects except possibly facial puffiness. The puffiness could be due to so much Advil. Diclofenac is NOT for pain stemming from an injury. Prescribing this is a terrible insult to a patient suffering crippling, quantifiable pain. It may prove useful for minor injuries like sprains, strains, or contusions, perhaps."

• men...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2022

"Works great, I have joint pain, muscle pain, (also back pain, limb cramps) best for joint/muscle pain and some help for back pain. If you have had stomach surgery, have to use cautiously. But excellent results. Stops lung/joint/muscle pain when nothing else will. Does assist the morphine and Norco for back pain as well."

• Anonymous
• April 16, 2009

"My GP was originally going to go with a three times a day painkiller/anti-inflammatory, but I asked for a once a day. He prescribed diclofenac, 100 mg. I like the once a day, but for my foot aggravation and pain, I have just not noticed it as being all that effective. I did have the side effect of sensitivity to sun."

• Ald...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2021

"Took this medication for several months after shoulder surgery and cannot recommend it. I had terrible stomach and digestion issues while taking it and ended up adding two more meds for acid reflux and other side effects. Stopped taking it and feel better, with more shoulder pain, although this was only slightly more effective than ibuprofen."

• EMo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2021

"This has been amazing for my TMJ (temporomandibular joint pain). I am a longtime teeth grinder, and a couple of weeks ago went through a very painful phase with TMJ and couldn't even open my mouth without being in severe pain. This takes a few days to fully have a really good effect, but once it does, wow. It's brilliant! Although take it with food, that's all I'll say, the first time I did not and was up all night with severe diarrhea!"

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2021

"I know that these pain relievers, at the dose I have, can only be taken up to 3 in a day. So I stop taking them. And yet, it is still not effective for this otitis disease. I'm still suffering pain currently."

• Jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2020

"I got a script for diclofenac as pain relief for after having a baby. I have it, and soon feel as if my brain is in a box and zooming very quickly down a chute. Also, I became very reactive, like I don't care. My perception changed from 3D concepts to everything looking a little bit like it could be something else. To be fair, it did remove pain really well, but this medicine is way too trippy for me and I needed a good rest from having a baby, but instead was exhausted from overnight mania/sense of zooming."

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2012

Diclofenac "I was prescribed this medication for joint pain and swelling in the elbows and feet. Took for 2 months. Last week, my doctor had to take me off because I developed an allergy to the medication with a rash and low fever. Worked okay but not worth the allergic reaction."

• Ajb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2022

"I'm also taking clobenzaprine for pain, but I've been experiencing severe pain for years since 2013. I went into urgent care just a day ago, and I was prescribed diclofenac to help relax my muscles. For the first time, in a very long time, I am officially pain-free. I also have right shoulder stiffness and discomfort since 2018, like literally during my C-section it began; though not 100%, but that too died down to where I only feel a slight ache. But the onset of uncontrollable crying and just mental exhaustion is a bit concerning and is considered one of the side effects, but I don't know if it's the side effect or just finally being able to get relief after so many years of being in pain and discomfort that my mind can finally relax. I'm prescribed a 75 mg dosage... But my anxiety is through the roof because I'm afraid that they won't allow me to refill it..."

• Sto...
• December 30, 2022

"My doctor prescribed diclofenac for my lower back pain after I told him the ibuprofen wasn't working. Diclofenac has the same nil efficacy as ibuprofen. Can someone suggest a better remedy? My wife must sleep on the sofa as I thrash in pain at night. My days are spent sitting in pain as standing or walking is worse. My doctor would not approve an MRI to investigate the cause nor would he prescribe a stronger medicine. If anyone can suggest a homeopathic remedy, I will try it. Since the doctor has not responded to my messages and phone calls, I am going to a new doctor, but the earliest appointment I could get is in 2 weeks. God bless you."