Re: Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating pain

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

Are the WellPatch better than Icy Hot patches? I have never heard

of them.

Joyce from Texas

[ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating pain

HI April,

I, too have chronic right shoulder pain. It's severe at times, also.

A medrol dose pack I finished last week helped a few days but now it

really hurts again. I am wearing a WellPatch heat one but it's not

helping much. The WellPatch pain one contains menthol and works

well. Both can be worn 8 hrs. I also use a rice sock when I need to.

Little Salonpas patches are good, too. They contain menthrol and

salicytate. All these patches are otc. Since my right hip is still

bothering me I sit on a heating pad as much as possible. Tomorrow I

see my neuro for that.

Warm hugs,

Debbie L

[Guest guest]

There are 2 creams that can do some of what the patches do, Zostrix and

Capsazian (sp) creams. They are similar to the athletic rubs but are

formulated for deep penetration. I was going to be in a study for Zostrix,

but the pain wouldn't stay still for more than 3-4 days at a time. It's

another avenue for you that are interested.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating

pain

> Debbie,

>

> Are the WellPatch better than Icy Hot patches? I have never heard

> of them.

>

> Joyce from Texas

[Guest guest]

Icy Hot patches works to a degree. It's according to how badly my

back is hurting. The pain was bad enough that I carried my cane

with me. I tried to find the WellPatch at Walmart today but

couldn't find them. The next time I go to Waxahachie I'll drop by

HEB. Thanks much.

Joyce from Texas

[ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating pain

HI Joyce,

I haven't tried the Icy Hot patch since it has the same menthol as

the WellPatch. The WellPatch is found in the same area of the store

and are cheaper. Since you live in Texas, you can find them at HEB

Does the Icy Hot one work for you? I use the Icy Hot cream, too.

Debbie L

Round Rock, Tx

--- In , " Joyce McCrary " <j.mccrary@...>

wrote:

>

> Debbie,

>

> Are the WellPatch better than Icy Hot patches? I have never heard

> of them.

>

> Joyce from Texas

>

[Guest guest]

Zostrix contains capsazian and the active ingredient is from a hot pepper plant

so if you use them wear gloves or make sure you wash hands thoroughly after

applying. Studies have shown them to be effective in both RA & OA and also for

diabetic neuropathy. Do not rub your eyes or nose or wipe with any on your

hands. linda in tennessee

betnden@... wrote: There are 2 creams that can do some of what

the patches do, Zostrix and

Capsazian (sp) creams. They are similar to the athletic rubs but are

formulated for deep penetration. I was going to be in a study for Zostrix,

but the pain wouldn't stay still for more than 3-4 days at a time. It's

another avenue for you that are interested.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

Re: [ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating

pain

> Debbie,

>

> Are the WellPatch better than Icy Hot patches? I have never heard

> of them.

>

> Joyce from Texas

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Dennis. I have used both of them and they are good.

Joyce from Texas

Re: [ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating

pain

There are 2 creams that can do some of what the patches do, Zostrix and

Capsazian (sp) creams. They are similar to the athletic rubs but are

formulated for deep penetration. I was going to be in a study for Zostrix,

but the pain wouldn't stay still for more than 3-4 days at a time. It's

another avenue for you that are interested.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "

[Guest guest]

Shoulder MRI http://www.fonar.com/pmri.htm

[ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating pain

>

Welcome April, I have shoulders pain and neck pain all the time my

neck pops and both shoulders hurt all across to the other side I

think it is the Fribo. that is the cause of the pain.

just my input, Good luck to you hope you find some think to help

with the pain.

Janet IN IL

> > my fight against RA. Right now my shoulder had been hurting

since wed,

> and i have never had my ra in my shoulder so i didnt think that

was it

> causing the pain. But the xray showed nothing. Does anyone know

how to

> stop this pain? I cant take it anymore.

> lots of love,april

> youngstown, ohio

>

[Guest guest]

I use to use Zostrix cream years ago but am using Capzasian cream now.

Maybe it's my imagination but it seems as though Capzasian is stronger.

Joyce from Texas

Re: [ ] Re: New to the group and in severe excrusiating

pain

Zostrix contains capsazian and the active ingredient is from a hot pepper

plant so if you use them wear gloves or make sure you wash hands thoroughly

after applying. Studies have shown them to be effective in both RA & OA and

also for diabetic neuropathy. Do not rub your eyes or nose or wipe with any

on your hands. linda in tennessee

betnden@... wrote: There are 2 creams that can do some of

what the patches do, Zostrix and

Capsazian (sp) creams. They are similar to the athletic rubs but are

formulated for deep penetration. I was going to be in a study for Zostrix,

but the pain wouldn't stay still for more than 3-4 days at a time. It's

another avenue for you that are interested.

Dennis in Eastexas

" It's not Rocket Surgery "