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Arnica gel

littlemart
littlemart
I hope I'm spelling this right. Today my Primary suggested I use Arnica Gel for the chest and back pain I have from Fibro. Mine is Costochondritis. This is a homeopathic remedy.

Just wondering if anyone has tried it and what the results were.

Thanks
AngelaJo
AngelaJo
I have tried it and couldnt tell i put anything on me but thats just me.
Fantod
Fantod
I use Arnica gel all of the time. It is very helpful. I have severe OA. My knees swell pretty often. Arabica gel helps bring the swelling down and relieves the pain. It will also break up bruising and make them go away faster. I have also used it for Costochondritis with good results. I'm impressed that your Primary even knew about it. You can find it at Walgreens, on Amazon and at the Vitamin Shoppe. Take care.
gramybear
gramybear
I haven't tried this one. My neighbor has been having a lot of pain in her muscles lately so I gave her an over the counter pain med called Australian Pain Creme. I think that is the name of it. She said it works great. It didn't do anything for me. We who suffer with Fibro have so much more trouble finding things that work, unfortunately. Hugs GB
larks
larks
I have never used Arnica myself, but I remember when my son was in high school and he got bruised up or hit in his sports and had a little swelling, a couple of people would say give him some Arnica. I remember getting him some and I think it was little tablets to take.

Let us know how it works.
Fantod
Fantod
Yes, in addition to a gel rub, Arnica comes in tablets too. They are made by Borion. They are tiny little tablets that dissolve under your tongue. For best results, do not eat, drink, smoke or brush your teeth for a half an hour before and after using them. I use them in addition or instead of just Arnica muscle rub depending on what I am trying to manage.
trainerjill
trainerjill
I use it on my OA and it works VERY well as long as I use quite a lot of it. If I use it like lotion and rub it in I am comfortable for 4-6 hours most of the time :) It doesn't work on anything else on my body.
milily
milily
Some years back I tried Arnica gel and the little pills and it didn't help me. I have better luck with Biofreeze gel.
Achybones22
Achybones22
I use Arnica cream on my neck/shoulders and feel some relief immediately. I also like that it is fragrance free.
littlemart
littlemart
So far.. no results. I know this sounds crazy, but I think the smelly stuff works better. I can't use the HOT stuff because it actually burns my skin red! Thanks guys.
Shakota6
Shakota6
I use generic bengay and I find it way more helpful than arnica, but I haven't tried arnica in long time so...

But what the orthopedic docs website says is that capsaicin for osteo arthritis is recommended (because it has lasting effects).

It is a little tricky to use but it seems to help some.
Achybones22
Achybones22
Capsaicin is pepper. So be careful, it may burn.
MarianF
MarianF
I use a combination of arnica gel and 2 different muscle rubs along with a couple tylenol, 3 baby aspirin and 1/2 a tramadol. (A whole tramadol puts me in outer space.) Add a good distracting movie til everything kicks in, then pray it is enough to help me sleep for a few hours if used at bedtime. If it doesn't work, I add 1 or 2 benadryl to knock me out.
AdrianaIna
AdrianaIna
Sometimes I use it in gel form when my hands hurt a lot and it helps for a time. We also use it for injuries. Don't use on broken skin or rashes, however.
Abotsd
Abotsd
I use Voltaren gel, prescription only. Tell your drs., I use it on my feet. ankles, and wrists, hands. Works very well for me and my hub.
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