[Mama25]

I can vouch for Voltaren topical as well as the oral diclofenac. I take it along with a narcotic to keep my hip pain at a livable level while I wait for hip replacement surgery. I’m not looking forward to the 5 days of no NASAIDs prior to the surgery. While you need a prescription for the oral pill, the gel is now sold over the counter. Good luck, Bob. I hope it can help you.

[Bob Ireland]

***(Voltaren) While you need a prescription for the oral pill, the gel is now sold over the counter***

Thanks. I couldn't verify the status of the topical gel.

[Bob Ireland]

***Good luck, Bob. I hope it can help you"

😇 It isn't for me, although I do have a tube of the gel - which was written as a prescription, to my surprise when I got it out of a drawer. The original posting - https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4075736/posts?page=265#265" - was just an inquiry that I responded to.