Myoflex costs more. I don't know if the cream base is the same however. Some bases enable penetration better than others.

The topical salicylates (a form of aspirin) are good for inflammatory problems with tendons (or swollen tissue pressing on nerves). I get good results with AlkaSeltzer too, but I don't like using it every day because it might do something to the stomach over time.

I'll apply the Aspercream every night this week, and will know better in 7 days.

”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.”

Hi Vowel Lady, thanks for your input! I was wondering if I should try the formulation with lidocaine, but since you found it to be less effective than the original formula I think I’ll pass on it.

”I had a very nice night, and slept much better than normally.”

Glad the Aspercreme worked for you, mrsD!

There are times that some of my leg muscles are much too sore to even touch. When this happens, I apply Aspercreme to areas of the skin just around, but not directly on, the sore muscles. It seems to work as well as if the cream had been applied right into the sore muscles.

Since this thread is concerned with topical application of a cream, I thought it may be useful for me to mention something that my massage therapist once told me. She said that the amount of pressure used in applying a cream can make a difference in setting off damaged nerves.

In my case, I was having difficulty treating a very sensitive area of my lower back. If I even barely touched it with cream, I would get a muscle spasm that would cause my leg to kick out. My therapist said that I wasn’t applying enough pressure. She said I needed to use a “moderate” amount of pressure to prevent the nerves from reacting, but warned that if it is applied too lightly or too deeply it can cause problems with the nerves.

This is probably pretty basic information, but it did work for me when I applied the cream with just a little more pressure.

I have discovered that I cannot use Aspercreme every day.

Two days in a row, and I had a deep stinging of my leg nerves (probably from the salicylic acid), and couldn't sleep. Seems the Aspercreme lasts me about 3 days.

So now my knee is balking again, so tonight I will apply some cream to it as it seems to have worn off.

I think I might try some tendon application. Sore with pulling feelings, ache and discomfort. If I sit for too long or a short time the wrong way, I know it.

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

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Hi Vowel Lady, I have developed debilitating facial nerve pain also, and am hopeful to hear that you have a compounding cream that helps you. Can you tell me about your Rx compounding cream, e.g., what is in it, who compounds it for you, and anything else you think might be helpful?

Thank you -- you might save my life! :)

aspercreme has been my go-to
 

I have used it at least 4X a day for 15 years. But it does seem to wear off after 3.5 hours for me.

Aspercream with 4% Lidocaine is a favorite of mine. Topricin for Pain too. I have other products but these two do the most in the whole scheme of it all. Ultra Tiger Balm does pretty good and I some Pain essential oil drops to the Tiger Balm.,

Gotta try things as there is so much out there to try.