Has anyone used this for Arthritic hand/finger joint pain? Did it give any relief?
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I have to disagree with the other guitarist. it helps me for sure in my right hand, relieving finger and wrist joint pain, (the left hand is fine). my condition isn't severe though, so perhaps there's the difference ??? also it did take a few applications before 'kicking in'. anyway at $20 a shot i'm sure not going to be imagining its properties and i'm ordering my third jar now.
290649
I have used this product for two weeks on my hands. I sleep with arthritis compression gloves (also available on Amazon). It took about a week for it to work but WOW! I used to have such sore hands due to arthritis I wanted to cry. Now it's GONE. I simply cannot believe it. Use the combination of the two (gloves and cream) but apply the cream a few times a day for the first week. Trust me, this works.
290650
I have arthritis that limits guitar playing. This product is a fake. The company has bought up a large number of fake web sites so that when you google "Penetrex scam" or "tennis elbow", "Hand pain" and a great deal of others, it links to purchasing the product. This highlights the need for fake websites. The product is a scam and has no analgesic effect other than massage, itself.
290651
I have had cripling arthritis in my hands that make it almost impossible to work on a computer for the last 12 years. This product really helps me a lot! I applied it 2x a day, one time being at night with compression gloves. Within a few days I strted to have a lot of relief, and found I only needed to apply it once a night, then every few days after that. I sometimes feel so much better, I forget to apply it, which resulted in a relapse. So it seems to be a cumulative effect.
290652
I bought this specifically for relief of diabetic neuropathy for feet & legs, but found that in using my hands to rub it in, it actually relieved the pain I was experiencing in my finger joints. Hope this helps.
290653
Similar to Rose Ann's experience above...I have severe osteo arthritis pain in my right hip and also rheumatoid arthritis in my right fingers. (I'm a 76 yr old retired golf professional.) I'm able to personally apply the Penetrex to my hip comfortably, but while I'm awaiting relief from the hip pain I've noticed the pain in my right hand and fingers has been greatly reduced. This cannot be attributed to a placebo because I wasn't even thinking about what was happening in my right finger joints when I was applying the Penetrex to my hip! Go for it!
290654
YES! I did I have ol'Athur in my fingers I used it like lotion its is the only thing I have found to relieve Tendonitis and Arthritis,joint pain.
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Johnny Bench says it will! It worked wonders on my wife's arthritis, she is a different person now with greater use of her hands and no more daily pain. It takes at least two weeks of 3 times a day applications before noticeable relief occurs. Then use when needed. In our case it works great. With all your pain I would say for $12 it would really be worth a try!
1653530
I purchased it for back pain and shoulder pain and it is exceptional and relieves the pain, but not sure how it would work on hands.
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I dissolve Aleve in the DMSO and apply it to the affected joint area. I sometimes coat my hands with it. It does wonders for my non-rheumatoid finger joint problems, particularly gout. I wash the gel coating off the Aleve and add one tablet to about a tablespoon of DMSO and gently warm to dissolve. Pour a few drops on hands and watch TV for an hour until my hands are dry. I only use it occasionally when there is pain or inflammation. Right now my hands are pretty much inflammation free.
1299741
Can't say. I can say it didn't so well for the thumb arthritis/tendinitis I had. So if you have those ailments, consider something else.
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I had pain in my left hand and since taking the Glucosamine Sulfate, it has not bothered me. Guess it would be worth a try for you. Good luck.
818592
I know of a myriad of uses for it, my mother had tendinitis, I've got my own joint problems, and this works for it all. it relieves pain in much the way something like "Icy--Hot" or "Ben-gay" would work. this product is more effective than those major brand name products because apart from the menthol, which the big brands all have, it has camphor,cajuput, cassia and clove oils, which are ingredients used for hundreds of years for the same. my grandfather uses camphor oil for his pain. this has t be by far, the best pain relieving ointment I've ever tried, and the only one to provide relief for my chronic knee condition. I know of a myriad of uses for it, my mother had tendinitis, I've got my own joint problems, and this works for it all. it relieves pain in much the way something like "Icy--Hot" or "Ben-gay" would work. this product is more effective than those major brand name products because apart from the menthol, which the big brands all have, it has camphor,cajuput, cassia and clove oils, which are ingredients used for hundreds of years for the same. my grandfather uses camphor oil for his pain. this has t be by far, the best pain relieving ointment I've ever tried, and the only... » Read More I know of a myriad of uses for it, my mother had tendinitis, I've got my own joint problems, and this works for it all. it relieves pain in much the way something like "Icy--Hot" or "Ben-gay" would work. this product is more effective than those major brand name products because apart from the menthol, which the big brands all have, it has camphor,cajuput, cassia and clove oils, which are ingredients used for hundreds of years for the same. my grandfather uses camphor oil for his pain. this has t be by far, the best pain relieving ointment I've ever tried, and the only one to provide relief for my chronic knee condition. « Show Less
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Not really sure, but definitely worth a try as some people swear by it. If arthritis is the issue, I also recommend trying exercises, like the kind in Treat Your Own Hand and Thumb Osteoarthritis. Good luck!
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I just bought this once and am still learning about it. I would give the manufacturer Plant Therapy a call (800) 917-6577 or you can write PlantTherapy.com.I put about 6 drops in 2 tablespoons of hand lotion and it helps with my aches and pains. I'm going to have to try sniffing it.
940459
I bought it for pain and stiffness in my fingers and it helped. just make sure to get the right size. they need to be snug
314058
I have arthritis in my hands and have been able to use this without any problems. Love it!
260362
Ir did seem to help. it really made my skin feel nice, it goeson heavenly, soaks in fast. i used it to prevent age spots on my hands.
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Good day. I am using Flexacil to help with the joints in the fingers of my left hand. My wife is using it for her hip. We have not been using Flexacil for an extended period of time so I can not say what the long term effects might be. I will say that so far my hand is a little better as is my wife's hip. We had tried some other brands with no results so I am thankful for the results to date and hoping it continues to improve. I hope this information was helpful.Steve
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Having read in multiple places that many found relief for arthritic hand pain by using paraffin wax, I bought this for my mother who has very painful hands despite a surgery which should have brought improvement. The spa is large enough to put not only hands in, but also size 9 feet. I had read many found relief by using this each morning. While soothing when she actually has the wax on her hands, my mother has not found the relief lasts into the day. She leaves it set up, but not turned on, and does not mind waiting while the cooled hardened wax melts. It does make her hands wonderfully soft and is certainly the equivalent of a similar treatment at a good spa. It seems sturdy, professional quality, and like it will last. It gets hot enough to thoroughly melt the wax.
1016825
Never used it for joint pain... works great on muscles... neck, shoulder, back
1811743
This is pure Arnica oil, the effectiveness for me is minimal. I have severe arthritis pain in bith knees and my right hip, I take pain pills, tylenol arthritis, and I use topical lotions. The most effective has been Topricin, and extra strength emu cream. The oil is greasy, of course, and does not seem to give me relief.
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No idea ... I can only tell you that Arthri-D is a proven pain reliever and I am happy to report that it is the best med my wife has experienced to relieve chronic joint pain!