I too use Aspercream for aches and pains with fairly good results. Sometimes I mix it with other things. But recently I saw where you can buy Aspercream with Lidocaine. I thought this would be good. I used it for a backache and didn't like it as much as regular Aspercream. I tend to differentiate between muscle aches and nerve pain and seem to need different treatments.

I like warm baths with Epsom Salt, mostly for muscle aches, but suspect it helps a little with nerve pain too.

I haven't tried Aspercream for my nerve pain. I have some minor to moderate pain in one foot that I could try it on.

I've had some good luck with Aspercream and Topricin...my funny brew for muscle aches.

I've had very good luck with Kerasol Neuro Cream (OTC) for my minor nerve pain in my foot.

Of course the Epsom Salt Lotion is likely helpful for a variety of things.

I use an RX compounding cream for my bad facial nerve pain.

I like the idea when a topical works, especially short term. This way, I bypass the tummy...less side effects, etc.