Arthritis Creams or Ointments - Arthritis Message Board

Hellokitty1973 · 07-24-2002, 12:31 PM

Has anyone had any luck with creams/ointments aimed for arthritis pain?

Just wondering if this would be of some help before bed or getting up in the morning for pain, stiffnes, or inflammation.

Thanks!

berto · 07-25-2002, 05:08 AM

Sure the capsaisin creme works good.
I use z o s t r i x HP myself.
Downside to this is of course must not get anywhere near the eyes.... and if you go in the sun tends to bring on a sunburn.
Can help one get thru sone painful times though. Standard stuff you can buy basically anywhere nowadays

MegHurts · 08-02-2002, 09:51 AM

I buy a cream from my local GNC called ARNICA CREAM. Its a homeopathic remedy for sore/bruised muscles and joints. I apply it liberally and usually feel relief quickly, but not enough to use it alone of course, but it does offer some help while I wait for the meds to kick in or if that morning is particularly a stiff one. Ive tried the gel too, but it doesnt seem to help as much for me as the cream. I like to put it on my feet in particular. It seems to take that "bruised" and "sore" feeling away for a little while.

Meg

Anjanie · 08-07-2002, 07:44 AM

I use Zyflamend creme by New Chapter. It contains Capsaisin along with a group of herbs which have Cox 2 anti-inflammatory properties. It works well for my husbands' back problem too.