capsaicin cream any1 used it?

mash65

hi,just wondered if any of u have been prescribed this.i asked for it at gp appointment today as im willing to give anything a try for some relief. he did say it would take a while to work,just wondering why we have to suggess our own pain relief when theres meds available to help. has anyone used it? has it helped?any side affects? thanx debs

vonski

Hi Debs

Only just noticed this post. I asked my useless GP for this years ago but he refused. Told me it only worked on nerve damage so wouldn't help me. I don't believe him but!!!
If you manage to get some please let me know how you get on.

Vonski

mash65

hi,i just asked the gp for some pain relieving gel & he suggesed cap cream.the instructions say,will feel hot or burning til u get used to it.
iv not had any burning sensation or relief so far.my skin is red hot on back all the time anyway. told gp deep heat doesnt work,cant feel that .im on a months trail before i see gp for repeat prescription.iv also tried glucosamine gel (cold gel keep in fridge)that didnt work.i'll let u know if i get any benefit from it in the nx couple of wks. the cap cream is only prescribed for o/a for the joints.
hope thats some help.debs

vonski

Hi
Have you ever tried Boswellia and Cammiphora cream from the skin shop? It seems to ease the pain but it stinks I've used lots of things that seem to work and then go off so maybe it's just wishful thinking or desperation. Someone has now told me to try Comfrey oil as she says it works for her.
Vonski

mash65

hi,thanx have noted the names of them for future ref.not tried them.
if this doesnt work i'll give anything a try.so far this isnt even tingling on my skin,but my back neck etc is on fire all the time anyway. could save on electric just cook on my back
i'v got to try this for a few months to see if it helps.if not back to the drawing board. debsx

vonski

Hi Debs
Let me know if you get any relief from any of the creams/gels. It's real trial and error :roll:
Vonski