have a question for all those suffering from chronic pain.

[chanandalerbong1]

hey everyone, i have a short post this time with a simple, short question. does anyone know of a strong o.t.c. topical ointment or lotion for muscle and joint pain? my whole body hurts today...maybe its the rain, but i woke up feeling terrible. couldnt even get out of bed, but i had to because i had JURY DUTY!  Ughhhhh! i was there from 815 - 330!  Longest day ever. and i still can barely move. ive also have had a horrible headache since last night. so uncomfortable that i cant even lay down.  any recommendations would be very helpful. oh and one last thing, mason wanted me to tell you guys he said hi and things are great in teatment. he also said he cant wait to get home to tell you all some of the extremely helpful info he has received while there. ok thanks for any suggestions and i will tty guys soon!

*Kristen*

[allaboutmary]

Our local medical supply store sells Bio freeze.

[kim715]

Like jillian,Biofreeze works wonders for me.My sister in law gets it from her chiropractor and always give me a big tube of it.I do believe you can buy it over the counter,but I'm just not sure where.Good luck hon....All the best...Kim

[nick30]

The only OTC cream that i've had that's any good was something called 'arthro-aid direct'.
I'm not sure if it's available over there though. works pretty good. It has shark cartilage and glucosamine in it and it sinks in really quickly. smells allright too(clears the nose too). worth trying if you can find it.

Nick

[jillian6]

Hi
If you can find a small private drugstore or chiropractic office that sells Biofreeze, I found that works extremely well - better than anything I tried OTC.  I have never seen it in CVS or any Chain Store - but I got mine from the Chiropractor and found it in a privately owned drug store.  Get the gel - it works better than the spray if you can find it.  Hope this helps.

[Ella789]

Hi sweetie!!!  Yes, the cool, damp weather hurts me too.  I take 3 ibuphrohen at a time.  That's really not that much.  My r.n. friends says that she takes more, up to 800mg.  I just take what helps me.  I also bought  D-Ribosone,  it's a powder, a natural that is supposed to help the muscles, and boost energy levels that are low.  They say it takes some time to get into the body good.  I hope it works, man!! that stuff is expensive from Akins!!!  I think if I keep trying it I will order online thru herbs.com or some reputable place.  

Hugs Ella

[HelpinUtah]

It depends are where the worst of the pain is - my in-laws have given me those pain patches that you buy over the counter and they have helped me tremendously.  Of course, with fibro the pain can be all over.  I choose the areas that hurt the most and use them there.  Also, there's the Aspercream.  I get the kind that does not smell like Bengay!  LOL!!!!  The rainy weather and constant changing weather does the same thing to me.   Good luck and I hope you feel better.

[beatingthis]

As cool as it is here I had to turn the Ac on. I get bad weather realted migraines.
Had to put the el blanket back on the bed but it helps my head.

Terry

[122 Tactical Fighter Group]

I had good luck with Capsaicin - from Walgreens - its a pepper juice extract that works on the :ben gay" affect............................gets really warm and radiates......

[broknbck]

yes it is most likely the rainy weather that is causing all the pain.
honey if someone has the million dollar answer to that, we are all gonna have the biggest party ever.
change the humidity in your house?