Non steroidal neck cream

Saxophone

I’m getting headaches from my neck arthritis . Is there a non steroidal cream that might help the pain. Thanks so much

noddingtonpete

Hi @Saxophone you could try Capsaicin cream which is made from chilis. Usually by prescription though you can get a reduced strength over the counter. Ask your GP if you can use it/be prescribed it.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/complementary-and-alternative-treatments/types-of-complementary-treatments/capsaicin/#:~:text=Capsaicin%20is%20the%20main%20medicinally,of%20gels%2C%20creams%20and%20plasters.

frogmorton

I use an MSM aloe gel which helps a bit and my warm wheatbag.

Best of luck ((()))

JaneL

I had the same problem and found that gentle neck stretching exercises really helped. I also had a long wheat bag made to drape over my shoulders/round my neck, which works well.