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Thank you for sharing this great article! I actually started using Voltaren (extra strong) a few days ago. So far I am a bit unsure if it helps yet. It doesn't help with activities but might give some relief in rest although pain varies anyway and last week was a bit too much. For how long did you use it? The manual got a warning that you are not allowed to use it for more than 3 weeks in a row. I need 6 more months before my surgery
Quote from: Celina1989 on December 12, 2021, 07:06:22 AMThank you for sharing this great article! I actually started using Voltaren (extra strong) a few days ago. So far I am a bit unsure if it helps yet. It doesn't help with activities but might give some relief in rest although pain varies anyway and last week was a bit too much. For how long did you use it? The manual got a warning that you are not allowed to use it for more than 3 weeks in a row. I need 6 more months before my surgery No problem! Yes, I found it was helpful in times in which I'd overdone it and was dealing with that oh-so-familiar level 3-4 constant ache. It would bring it down to around a 2, if that makes sense, and regular use would allow a bit more envelope of function. Id say I probably used it fairly regularly for a couple years, albeit not every day. My doctor was very liberal in terms of usage, and the article states a similar logic, but definitely ask yours for advice directly for your specifics. cheers
Do you use other pain treatments or supplements as well? Thanks again
Personally, I take a high dose omega 3 capsule daily, plus Vitamin D at the dose recommended by my rheumatologist based on blood test results. I also take a multivitamin (partly as I no longer eat meat) and zinc+vit C for immunity,I also use 2.32% Voltaren as required (usually before bed) on whichever joints are sore, again on rheum recommendation (been doing for several years). I no longer take anti inflammatory medication daily, only as needed for the first time in several years
Pretty sure you can get vegan versions if it’s the fish that’s an issue? I’ve never had an issue with the capsules, I’ve never tried the liquid, that would be nasty!
I have tried volterol gel and was a bit disappointed as for nearly £10 a tube I'd expect a lot more. It took the edge off but not by much. I did buy some chilli pepper cream off amazon- like instant sunburn but I quite like it as it does distract the mind/nerves away from the knee pain