[icelander]

I use two from a compounding pharmacy but there is good info on DMSO and other over the counter creams. I really find DMSO useful but only at 70% and anything higher causes me intense itching.

Here's some others that have been mildly useful.

Aspercreme,
Biofreeze (some times too strong and I mix with a carrier or something like Corganics Relief which is 2.5% Menthol and is my go to cream for mild burning.)
Topricin
Zum rub (only for mild pain)

The compounded creams, especially with ketamine is outstanding but ketamine is criminally expensive so you likely will need insurance for it. My other compounded cream is not expensive and works well enough for most mild to moderate pains. Works as an anti-inflamitory also and is helpful for muscle cramping.

I use NSADs only very occasionally. Here's the article.

http://www.drwhitaker.com/choose-topical-pain-relief/

I hope this will help someone here.

[mrsD]

Did you see my new thread on Aspercreme Lidocaine?

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread225542.html

I am finding this very helpful. It is new.

[icelander]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Did you see my new thread on Aspercreme Lidocaine?

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread225542.html

I am finding this very helpful. It is new.

I did, that's what inspired me to post some things that have been helpful to me. My compounded cream has lidocaine in it. However on a comparative basis I find that menthol works as well for me as straight lidocaine.

It's so strange to me how one thing won't do it for one person and another swears by it.

[mrsD]

Originally Posted by icelander

I did, that's what inspired me to post some things that have been helpful to me. My compounded cream has lidocaine in it. However on a comparative basis I find that menthol works as well for me as straight lidocaine.

It's so strange to me how one thing won't do it for one person and another swears by it.

Sometimes it depends on where the topical is applied. Applied where the main nerves do not exist, but only the sensation, the medications do not reach the proper target.

I have had great successes with topicals. But I also have a clear knowledge of anatomy.

[icelander]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Sometimes it depends on where the topical is applied. Applied where the main nerves do not exist, but only the sensation, the medications do not reach the proper target.

I have had great successes with topicals. But I also have a clear knowledge of anatomy.

I don't have much knowledge in that area but I've still had great success with creams. I like that most of it stays on the skin rather than in the body. Side effects are minimized which is to be appreciated when you see the lists on some of these internal meds.