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Anyone tried Flexiseq for OA?

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MarthaUK
MarthaUK

I'm in an arthritis support group (very useful for info and support) and I heard about Flexiseq for OA relief. Has anyone tried it? I know it's not available on prescription and it's about £16 per tube.

Any info gratefully received. Thanks

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  • CelsB
    CelsB MarthaUK

    Posted

    I have heard of it and looked at the reviews on Amazon, they go from one star to five stars so very mixed.  The mixed reviews and the price put me off.  I use Pernaton Gel from Holland and Barrett (buy when it's on offer) and my GP also prescribes Peroxicam gel.
    • MarthaUK
      MarthaUK CelsB

      Posted

      Thank you. Which works best for you, the Pernaton or the Peroxicam?
    • CelsB
      CelsB MarthaUK

      Posted

      To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure that any creams/gels work brilliantly, but the Perrnaton is very soothing to use.  It has a mild warming effect but not like deep heat.  The Peroxicam seems to help a little too.  I can't use Ibuprofen because of other health problems but it is an anti inflammatory.  I hope you find something to help your pain Martha x
  • heken
    heken MarthaUK

    Posted

    hi I too have heard of it, it seems to be something that can work if used regularly as there are mixed reviews I think some people don't give it enough time. I am using flexacil Ultra it took a couple of months to work though, but I have definitely noticed a difference ;-)
    • MarthaUK
      MarthaUK heken

      Posted

      Hi. Is the Flexacil Ultra over the counter or on prescription?

      On things I've read it seems you really need to give these things 2 or 3 months.

    • heken
      heken MarthaUK

      Posted

      not sure if you can get over the counter.  I've always got it from Amazon and stuck to the maximum dose of 3, 3 bottles cost about £22, 180 tablets in total.
  • linda17563
    linda17563 MarthaUK

    Posted

    My sister tried it ....but to no affect I`m afraid...
    • MarthaUK
      MarthaUK linda17563

      Posted

      Thanks Linda. Any idea how long she tried it for? That seems to be crucial.
  • anne240
    anne240 MarthaUK

    Posted

    I had a sample and tried it and it was OK.  At the same time I had a sample of Biofreeze, and thought that worked slightly better.  The Biofreeze is available on Amazon for about £7.  I have not checked if you can buy Flexiseq on Amazon.  May be worth looking.

    I have been asking a question too about what pain relief and supplements help with OA pain. 

  • wknight
    wknight MarthaUK

    Posted

    If you google    Flexiseq NICE      look for a youtube video with a dr who was a NICE advisor talking about flexiseq. It looks like its very important how and where you apply it and don't apply it to the bone and make sure you let it dry or use a hair dryer!
    • MarthaUK
      MarthaUK wknight

      Posted

      Thanks. I read an article which said the application and drying time were important. I'll watch the video and report back if I'm doing it right! I've only used about half a tube so far, that's on my lower back which is quite a difficuklt place to apply it - living on my own as I do!! 
    • anne240
      anne240 MarthaUK

      Posted

      I watched a TV programme recently about these rubs, and the opinion was that they do not sink below the surface of the skin and therefore don't really help with inflammation.  My doctor prescribed Ibuprofen gel once, and as you say these gels are soothing for a while, but do not really have any effect on the pain. 
    • anne240
      anne240 MarthaUK

      Posted

      Are you finding the Flexiseq helping with your pain?  I live alone too, and find it difficult to apply gels to my back. 
    • wknight
      wknight anne240

      Posted

      If you watch the video about flexiseq it stresses that you should only use it when you can apply it properly so on the back means it not really suitable for you. I also spoke with a friend who is a pharmacist and he reminded me that gels like voltarol do have clinical studies to back up their effectiveness. 
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