Had an appt. with my Rhuemy last Friday and the problems at the base of my neck are probably not Fibro but the Fibro doesn t help it either. He says it is arthritis and gave me a sample of Voltaren and a written prescription if it DOES work.

I am trying it for the first time this morning as my neck is very tender and stiff .

Anyone else used this or heard of it ?

TIA ... {{{HUGS}}} Marilyn

It is a creamy gel that you apply a mere 2 grams. (very little) to the tender sore area. It doesn t smell anything like linament or other muscle treatments. The box even includes small measuring strips for the correct amount. (something different)

It s been about 1/2 hour since I applied it. At first it felt very cool and now it is just a very gentle warmth in that area.

Like I said , this is the first application so don t know if it will help or how long each application lasts on a hurting day. Rhuemy says not to apply it more than 4X per day .

Have a happy day !!! Marilyn

I had a terrible allergic reaction to it. I broke out in hives and had convulsions and then seizures before I even knew what was happening. I would have died if my daughter hadn't been here when I had the grand mal.

Please be careful and act right away if you notice anything wrong.

Voltaren Gel is not a pill form drug. It is a gel/cream in a tube that you apply to the sore/tender area.

Here again, sounds like this is like some drugs...what works for one may not work for the others.

I ve used it on the base of my neck 3X now and it works well for me .

Yes, I understand that you are talking about a topical cream. That doesn't make it any less dangerous.

I saw a post earlier today about someone who had a terrible allergic reaction to Lidocaine patches. That would be the same ingredient in a Lidocaine shot.

I'm just saying be careful with new meds, supplements and topical agents. We all react differently, but with FM, we all seem to be super sensitive.