I have (and sometimes still do) used flector patches. The NSAID in them is diclofenac, and with much trial and error was really the only NSAID that ever really worked for me. I find the patches really only useful at night, as during the day they seem to slide, move, fall off etc. I rely more on my compounded cream - which has diclofenac (and other drugs) in it....it is much easier to apply, and seems to work well. Regardless - I hope you are able to get some feedback from your doc, and some relief from pain soon.