Dear MsL,

I use Voltaren gel on my head and neck when I have severe head pain, especially later in the day and during the evening, or when the weather is cold, wet and rainy (like right now). I like it a lot and think it helps calm down the pain. It is fortunate for me that my hair is short!

Methadone was prescribed for me back in May when I was suffering from severe head pain and Percocet alone wasn't touching it. My initial dose was 5mg 3 times a day. It made a HUGE difference in my pain. I am currently dosed for up to 6 5mg Methadone a day if I need them. A pain doctor I saw in NYC told me that, in his opinion, Methadone is one of the very best drugs for RSD because it works on your NMDA receptors, or nerve pain.

Let us know how you are doing. Hopefully your weather is better than what we are forecast to have for the next 4 days in the NE USA.

Good luck and take care, Sandy