Aponi, it's not always a prescription. Voltaren Emulgel is OTC (over the counter) but I do get a stronger version by prescription. It's wonderful. No smell, either.
Aponi said:
I didn't know Voltaren came in a cream either! That's good news. Here's what I just read:
Voltaren gel is a prescription topical anti-inflammatory gel used for all kinds of arthritis pain: rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and osteoarthritis of the knees, hands and hips. People who have stomach issues from taking anti-inflammatories by mouth can bypass that problem with Voltaren gel.
Now we can bypass stomach problems as a side effect. Awesome!
Well, if I have only rubbed the Voltaren on one sore area, I won't avoid putting my sunscreen on the rest of me just because that one area might be sun sensitive. I'm still going to use both Voltaren and sunscreen. I use the spray sunscreen.
reet said:
I hate to write this but you can not be in sunlight with it nor can you use sunscreen or lotions, etc with it. I decided to research it and there it was all online! Sucks!
Did he refer you to Dr Bojrab who is on Dupont? I saw him today and that is for my back but he has me on fentanyl patch. It helps somewhat but I am on a low dose. I know a higher dose will help me as my one sister is on it for fibro and my other sis is on a different one. I love this PM doc. he is the best I have ever had here or in IL and my sister here has been thru about 3 at Lutheran and finally went to mine and loves him too. Just want you to have my thoughts and you can of course do as you wish.
I have always loved heat and sun, but since I developed symptoms of lupus last year I cannot tolerate either. They wipe me out. My rheumy said sun and heat are triggers for many people and to wear sunscreen. In March I had to go on prednisone after returning north following a 4 week Florida vacation, so I fear my lupus doesn't like extremes in either direction.
Well, if I have only rubbed the Voltaren on one sore area, I won't avoid putting my sunscreen on the rest of me just because that one area might be sun sensitive. I'm still going to use both Voltaren and sunscreen. I use the spray sunscreen.
Unfortunately, I don't have a couple of sore spots, I hurt all over. The more I read it the more I know it won't work for me. I am happy that there are you and others who it does help. I hope that research keeps finding help for everyone.
reet said:
I hate to write this but you can not be in sunlight with it nor can you use sunscreen or lotions, etc with it. I decided to research it and there it was all online! Sucks!U
Yes, Christy, there are. Like any doctors or any profession, there are good and not so good ones! I started going to them about 25 years ago when I had my first lumbar disc rupture. Then I mentioned about my fibro and found out that they will help with that pain too. Managing fibro has come a very long way though. I have an opiate which I take as absolutely needed. I have the patches now but I don't use them unless I need to do that too. The thing is everyone acts differently to any medication so a pain management doctor is focused on finding the right thing to help you lessen your pain. Research the ones online that are near you and see how other patients score them. There are several sites to look at. I happen to be a member of Angie's list so that is one of my sources.
He referred me to Dr Barr at O.N.E. I made the mistake of taking my husband with me and he said I'm going to get my prescription filled for Savella, and I'll go to this new doc : / He knows me too well, I don't want to spend the $$ right now because I'm not working. I'm sick of going to the doctor and getting another pill! Sorry, I'm feeling like a little kid having a temper tantrum lol.
reet said:
Did he refer you to Dr Bojrab who is on Dupont? I saw him today and that is for my back but he has me on fentanyl patch. It helps somewhat but I am on a low dose. I know a higher dose will help me as my one sister is on it for fibro and my other sis is on a different one. I love this PM doc. he is the best I have ever had here or in IL and my sister here has been thru about 3 at Lutheran and finally went to mine and loves him too. Just want you to have my thoughts and you can of course do as you wish.
Thanks Christy! If this new med helps with my fatigue, I would like to go back to work...
Christy said:
Wow Trisha glad your lupus symptoms are getting better but this fibromyalgia is no joke- the pain from it is awful. Hope they can find methods to help you feel better!!!!
Trisha said:
I had an appointment with my Rheumatologist today, and he said my lupus is better, but its my Fibromyalgia that is causing all my pain. He gave me a referral with a pain management doctor and another new prescription : /
OH NO!! This does not go away at all. A long time ago I had read that it gets better sometimes as you get older. Both of my sisters have it along with me and a good friend does too and it has not let up. This is the reason I got SSDI. Some people do work for a while but my friend only worked and could do nothing else at all and then retired.
Good luck with everything, Trisha! I hope you are able to work. This summer has been rough on everyone here that I know that have these issues. I hope you like Dr Barr. Hugs!
Trisha said:
He referred me to Dr Barr at O.N.E. I made the mistake of taking my husband with me and he said I'm going to get my prescription filled for Savella, and I'll go to this new doc : / He knows me too well, I don't want to spend the $$ right now because I'm not working. I'm sick of going to the doctor and getting another pill! Sorry, I'm feeling like a little kid having a temper tantrum lol.
reet said:
Did he refer you to Dr Bojrab who is on Dupont? I saw him today and that is for my back but he has me on fentanyl patch. It helps somewhat but I am on a low dose. I know a higher dose will help me as my one sister is on it for fibro and my other sis is on a different one. I love this PM doc. he is the best I have ever had here or in IL and my sister here has been thru about 3 at Lutheran and finally went to mine and loves him too. Just want you to have my thoughts and you can of course do as you wish.
The goal for us is to put Lupus in remission. I had symptoms as a teenager, then off and on but nothing severe enough to think there was anything wrong with me other than I developed asthma. It wasn't until I turned 49 and I believe started menopause that my lupus spiked and I was diagnosed.
Thanks for that info. Sheila! I can’t wait to buy it and try it on my husband. His joints are always hurting him. He also has an autoimmune disorder. My pain is so minimal that I don’t need it right now, but I will definitely try it if I need to.
Sheila W. said:
Aponi, it’s not always a prescription. Voltaren Emulgel is OTC (over the counter) but I do get a stronger version by prescription. It’s wonderful. No smell, either.