Has anyone tried voltaren gel? My pcp gave me a prescription for it today and a sample. It is for arthritis. My knees are killing me -- making walking more difficult and also keeping me awake at night. She said that some people have had good results with it and it sounded great (no pills) until I read the side effects. It has all the same side effects of the non steroidal anit inflammatory. "heart problems, bleedding ulcers, etc "Death rarely occurs") I did not want to take an oral med due to a past history of ulcers. I did apply some at the office from the sample, under her supervision.

I also have an appointment for pt starting next Friday.