Anita,
I use "Topricin" for short term pain relief. I add a few drops of pure peppermint oil to the lotion which also helps with the burning. My pharmacist recommended this product. I found the best price at vitacost.com. There are two types, regular and foot therapy cream, which is more expensive. I've tried both, and found that the regular works even better than the foot therapy cream. They both have just about the same ingredients. I get better results with the regular. I posted the ingredients below. I hope this will help you.
TOPRICIN®'s INGREDIENTS
Topricin®'s patented combination of natural medicines is formulated to provide an array of benefits. Each ingredient passes through rigorous quality control procedure to ensure strength and purity. These superior ingredients effect their action while concurrently conditioning and moisturizing your skin.
Topricin® does not contain petroleum, mineral oil, lanolin, menthol, capsaicin, fragrances, or irritating chemicals. The cream is odorless, non-greasy, and will not stain your clothing. Topricin®'s hypoallergenic base is formulated for maximum absorption of its eleven medicines.
Arnica Montana - For injuries and bruising to the muscles and joints. Arnica is considered especially useful for arthritis, joint injuries, and bruising (6X)
Rhus Tox - For sprains, arthritic pain, and backaches (6X)
Ruta Graveolens - For relief from injuries to the bone or bone covering; often used to relieve trauma to the knee, shin, elbow and cheekbone (6X)
Lachesis Muta - For relief from sciatica, arthritis, lower back pain and carpal tunnel (8X)
Belladonna - Relief of pain, spasm & inflammation to muscle tissue (6X)
Echinacea - Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial (6X)
Crotalus - For improving localized circulation, and considered effective for bruises and contusions, and for accelerating repair to damaged nerves, joints, and muscles (8X)
Aesculus - For chronic pain, especially in the legs & varicose veins. (6X)
Heloderma - For relief from burning sensation in the hands or feet. (8X)
Naja - Relieves inflammation and pain in nerve tissue in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel and neuropathy (8X)
Graphites - For relieving symptoms of skin conditions (6X)
