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Topical NSAIDs?

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philoso4
philoso4

Has anyone tried topical nsaid for pain/stiffness caused by PMR?

If so, what formulation, and with what results?

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  • EileenH
    EileenH philoso4

    Posted

    I have used topical ibuprofen in the past since I have had PMR - to reduce added muscle soreness after skiing! But if you are taking pred you need to be careful, you do absorb some of the gel into the bloodstream.

    I tried it for PMR pain - didn't really achieve anything. 

  • Nefret
    Nefret philoso4

    Posted

    I've used various topical gels/creams in the past, but not for PMR.  They work very well for additional soreness caused by activity as Eileen has said, but just don't cut the mustard for PMR.

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy philoso4

    Posted

    Great for run of the mill pain and stiffness, but a total waste of time for PMR pains in my opinion. One of those lavender things you put in the microwave does help me though.
    • philoso4
      philoso4 ptolemy

      Posted

      I assume those "lavender things you put in the microwave" are heating pads. Thanks for the comment.

      And thanks to all for convincing me that I will not try topical nsaids for anything relating to pmr.

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy philoso4

      Posted

      Yes a heating pad, I am obviously not very articulate!! 
  • lodgerUK_NE
    lodgerUK_NE philoso4

    Posted

    When I had GCA - for five years, now in remission 7 years and holding.

    My Consultants said  no NSAIDS at all they do nothing for the pain of either PMR or GCA.

  • shelley45866
    shelley45866 philoso4

    Posted

    Yes, with beneficial results. I used Voltaren, but there are cheaper brands with the same chemistry. Prescription item.
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