does it smell ? and how long does the smell stay if any? can it be used every 3 hours for sharp knee pain?
450590
No, it does not smell. You may not need to use every 3 hours because it is so potent.
450591
The smell is very very slight especially compared to others like icy hot and bengay. It's a little bit of a minty smell but it does go away in once it dries (which isn't very long). I believe it can be used every 3 hours but I have not used it in that frequency before.
450592
Yes it does smell but it only lasts for less than 10 minutes. They tell you not to use everythree hours, but I have and have had no ill effects.
450593
Slight smell at time of application, no lasting odor, odor is gone in seconds, sharp knee pain every 3 hours time to see a Doctor !
450594
It does have some odor, but not overpowering. I use it at work. I also use it for my arthritic knees. I don't think you need to apply it that often. Depends on the person.
450595
it does smell when you first apply it, but the smell goes away within a couple of minutes. You can use it every three hours, however I never have knee pain so I am not able to recommend it for that purpose.
450596
It smells very little which is gone in a few minutes.The directioons say every 4 hours so that's what I would do.
718223
If the smell isn't bad like there is a fire, it is normal. Dust and chemicals just have to burn off. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours at the most.
1080592
Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you.Cheryl Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I... » Read More Sorry about your knee. No fun for sure. I am not a doctor however I will share my sons experience. My son was born with a severe club foot that required 3 surgeries to correct at 14 months old. He is now 26 years and has been suffering with arthritis for about 4 years. I originally bought this for myself and he had asked me if I thought it could help him. I was not sure if it would so we gave it a try and it did! He said that it works great for him. I now see that there are pads available on Amazon. I will be buying some here. (The unit wants you to purchase replacements from China. I did not feel comfortable doing that). Best wishes to you.Cheryl « Show Less
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Ginger is right. It takes about a week for the smell to go away. Buy outdoors you may not notice it.
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Yes, it does have an odor for a few days. I laid it out in my guest room to relax after unpacking it, and after the 3rd day, most of the odor was gone. Once it's on the bed and it's made, there is NO odor noticeable at all. I'm very sensitive to odors, and this was a big concern of mine. But, it worked out so well in our camper, I just ordered one for our bed at home too.
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To me, not a lot. the 4% will have a stronger smell but unsure how long the smell will last. This is gone in about five minutes. My wife uses in her office 3-5 times a day and after a few minutes people come in and never know she has used it.For pain? I really do not know. It should help some. If I could get Biofreeze w/ 4% I would but any other product, I do not know.
2151228
-- less than a day or two.. I think - but can't remember the total time..Not long tho..maybe only one dayI know i did use it right away so evidentally odor did not bother me..
2169151
The pillow smells new and has the foam odor, but anything you buy made of this material will smell. I unzipped the cover, just opened it a bit, let it air for little over 24 hrs. I then used it, but the smell lingers slightly for a few days to be honest. I simply repeated the process when not sleeping for those few days then the pillow was fine. It is well worth the little time needed to air it out. Wonderful sleeping companion!
62019
I agree with beach sitter. I feel this supplement has helped my osteoarthritis in my knee....After 3 injections of Orthovisc. ~10 years ago, I had Meniscus surgery which prompted my osteoarthritis. It has been 6 mos. since my injections. Not hot to trot for A knee replacement. Take Aleve/Advil. Ice my knee. Good luck to all, <3
2010076
Not very long. About 45 minutes to an hour. The smell is what makes it unique
1671924
If you make a point to smell it, it still has that odor. But I don't notice it on a daily basis, nor do I notice it when I'm handling it for use. I bought mine in August to give you a sense of the wear on it. The odor has dissipated a little since I bought it, so I assume it will continue doing so over time.
133272
The smell lasted for about two weeks. My yoga studio offers matt cleaner and I used it after each session. I agree with the other reviewer...the matt is well worth the little inconvenience.
1149241
I am currently sitting here with my brand new ice pack wrapped around my knee and about 12" from my nose (knee is elevated to heart height in front of me). There is a very slight smell but given how I can wrap it on the diagonal around my knee to the area that's swollen the worst, that tiny bit is something I can definitely live with. It is -nowhere near- how much a pain-relieving salve would smell (such as arnica or bengay) and it's completely gone while the ice pack is freshly cold. If you noticed it much you could probably use it as an indicator of when to freeze it again! :D
1883413
I received mine as a gift just yesterday. Very strong smell like I had just painted the entire bedroom. This was after the mattress had sat for 2 days to expand in another room in the house. I am hoping that someone can seriously tell me this odor goes away.
1435581
As far as I know, it is not intended to be used over the joints for arthritis pain, though it wouldn't hurt to try it. It is a skin cream. I couldn't tolerate the smell. I had to chuck it.
319638
My wife had a knee replacement two months ago and used it very day for the first couple of weeks and occasionally since. It can be fitted to some extent. She used it with her leg extended and it wrapped around the knee just fine. You'll like it. We also use it for backaches and anything that needs cold therapy. The white side is super cold. We usually place the blue side to the skin initially, then when it seems most of the cold has dissipated, we flip it over to the white side for another dose of cold.
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I didn't do my homework as far as the clinical trials, I just took my friend's word that she felt really good after taking Vital 3 so I bought a bottle. I took it for six weeks and the pain in my knee disappeared. Call it faith.