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FMS Forums › General & Support › PAIN RELIEVING CREAM/GEL??? Help!!!!
10/25/2011 07:52 PM
No1Believed
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PLEASE HELP!! All these menthol gels and rubs just do not cut it, and I cannot get prescription strength. Which is the THE BEST analgesic, numbing cream/gel that they sell OTC???? ALL opinions welcome...I need the strong stuff! Help anyone????

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10/26/2011 07:08 AM  Top
broken
broken
 
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hey there

there is several things to help.one is moist heat, also salon pas pain patches that are great for localized pain. they have a freeze spray that is supose to be good as well..

epsion salt baths help achy muscels,I to have no luck with creams.. Im sorry you are suffering and hope these suggestions would help

we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..

remeber I am not a doctor I just say what I think

10/26/2011 07:45 AM  Top
Auntie3285
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This is going to sound crazy but there is a menthol rub sold at farm stores called Absorbine Veterinary Liniment Gel Topical Analgesic. My husband uses it on his knees and elbows frequently.

Yes, it IS for animals (horses in specific) but PCP said it is perfectly safe for humans also.

It runs about $8.00 for a good sized bottle.

Worth a try ~~~ Smile

Marilyn

10/26/2011 08:41 AM  Top
broken
broken
 
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auntie I dont care if its for monkies if it works it works,lol

Post edited by: broken, at: 10/26/2011 08:41 AM

we all have alot to give if one gets the help then some of this suffering is worth it..

remeber I am not a doctor I just say what I think

10/26/2011 10:38 AM  Top
theravenwyn
 
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Hi there, I'm new to the group. I have found that Vapor Rub (of all things) seems to help when my hands are cramped up.

10/26/2011 04:13 PM  Top
katiebear
 
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I swear by biofreeze. I get it from my chiropractor. Hope that helps.
Katie

10/26/2011 06:23 PM  Top
mabri
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You're right, Broken...who cares what it's for if it works. That's always been my motto: Whatever works!

I see we have a new member here, theravenwyn! Welcome to our group. Thanks for jumping right in and posting a comment to help. We look forward to getting to know you, and hope to help and support you as this is what the group is all about!

No1believes, You have heard from the best here, and hopefully one of the suggestions will help you. Hope you get to feeling better! HUGS

Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor.

**Becky**

10/28/2011 04:20 PM  Top
kentuckymom
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I have used Biofreeze and it helped in localized spots. i also use alot of moist heat I have reheatable "Bed/Back Buddies" (Walmart/WAlgreens) they help alot. My Ex had had a few back surgeries and uses this cream Called Autralian Dream get it at Walgreens he says it works better than his RX of Lidodine patches?? Sorry your having a bad time.

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10/28/2011 09:46 PM  Top
Iam1ShadyLady
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I use Stopain pain relief spray. It helps to spray it on pressure points when they are achy.

Hugs,

SHELL

Hugz,

SHELL group leader of FM & IBS group.

Every day I look for one thing to be grateful for. It gets me through the dark times.

Bipolar II, fibromyalgia, IBS, Ulcerative Colitis to name a few health issues.
Clonzepam 1mg 2xday
Lamictal 25mg 1x day for 14 days then 50mg
Seroquil 200mg in day 400mg at night
gabapentin 800mg 4xday
Opana 30mgER 2x day
Oxycodone 10/325 2x day
robaxin 750mg 4x day
trazadone 300mg 1x day
Paxil 40mg 1x day
metaprolol(heart)50mg 2x day
bentyl(stomach) 50mg as needed for cramps
lomitil(stomach) as needed for diarrhea

Centrum(multivitamin)
magnesium with zinc
Fish oil
FruitFestiv
VeggieFestiv
Glucosomine
prescription iron
B3 4000 IU

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