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[Nightowlz]

I tried to use capsaicin on the pain where I had the Shingles & it helps but was too hot for me to use. I found a product called MRM Joint Synergy which has camphor, menthol, methyl salicylate -- all cooling ingredients plus capsaicin--hot. It has been helping. Wish I had found it sooner. It's a roll on so easy for me to use. Works so much better then a ben-gay type product because of the added capsaicin. I tried the products that had camphor/menthol but it did not help much.

If you have arthritis, muscle aches it's worth a try.

[lulu2]

@Nightowlz

You poor lady.  I've been there with Shingles.  It was a long road back.

Good luck.

[Desertdi]

Do a patch test first.........that "hot stuff" might cause your skin to peel

[Nightowlz]

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@lulu2 wrote:

@Nightowlz

You poor lady.  I've been there with Shingles.  It was a long road back.

Good luck.

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@lulu2 I know. It's going on 11 wks.

[Nightowlz]

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@Desertdi wrote:

Do a patch test first.........that "hot stuff" might cause your skin to peel

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@Desertdi That's what I should have done when I used the Capsaicin HP in the tube. I rubbed a ting bit on side & stomach. My skin was on fire. I did not think there would be a problem since I had used on my knees with no problems. My skin on my stomach/side/back is not as thick as it is on my knees. I had to wash it off, apply lidocaine & ice packs.

The MRM product only has 0.025% & the Capsaicin HP is 0.1%. I did mix some of the capsaicin hp in with some Beekman goat milk body cream before I received the MRM but the amount was not consistent.

ITA with a small patch test before you light yourself up so to speak.

First time I used the Capsaicin HP on my knee I applied it with my hand & went to bed. I woke up in the middle of the night wondering why my hand was on fire. LOL!!!

I have a box of plastic gloves now.

[IMW]

Just started using Penetrex for arthritic pain-really helps.

[lolakimono]

@Nightowlz

Check out this product (for shingles, not for pain relief).

Do a G search for the PDF that accompanies the product.  I would share it, but it has been poofed.  Interesting applications at various concentrations.

[Kachina624]

Most of those products are for muscle and joint pain.  I would think they set you on fire if used on the skin.  Can't your doctor prescribe something for skin pain? 

[bonnielu]

 Capsaicin, I tried it once. I ended up in the emergency room with stomach pains.  I thought it was a fluke until I tried it again.  I am also allergic to hot pepper if I taste it. 

[Tinkrbl44]

Yikes!   You have to be VERY careful with hot pepper and menthol for pain, which can be caused by inflammation.  Never put "heat" on inflamed skin or joints.   

I've tried several things for arthritis, and I think Aspercreme is superior .....   about $5 a tube at Walmart, and unscented, so you don't smell like an old sick person!  I'd say it reduces my pain by about 35%, which I consider substantial.  I highly recommend it.