I remember Maitaitom's advice re the "magic cream". I am in Paris and I want to take some with me.

I was under the impression that it cost him 5 euros. I found it in pharmacies and it costs 3.05 euros. I am not sure I have the right cream. I can't find Maitai's trip report.

Does anybody know the correct name of the cream?

Robin

I will check my tube, but that is it, although the spelling could be off by a letter or two.

I have to tell you that this stuff didn't help me that much. In fact, at home I returned immediately to my Jointritis cream, which is a lot more expensive.

Thanks tuscanlifeedit. Maybe I should also look for Jointritis, it might be cheaper.

Hi R,

My 120 g Voltaren Emulgel cost 5E in Rothenburg.

I think that it is terrific. Hoping the 2nd tube will last until we go back in May.

My Lady Wife says that sometimes it is better than her blue goo stuff. (But she hates to change.)

I bought some of that magic cream several years ago in France, and made sure to bring home a few more tubes of it last summer as well. Wroks great for me.

Ahh, so that's the difference. These tubes are 50g. Thank you for the quick response. I think I'll buy a few more tubes just in case it works for me.

I'm just curious...there are no anti-inflammatory creams in the States ? or it's just they are more expensive or difficult to get ?

I remember reading on this board a couple of months ago that it is now approved in the U.S. via prescription, but is expensive.

I bought some in May in Paris at a very reasonable cost. I brought some home, both in tube and pump version. The pump at 100 ml worked very well on my sprained ankle.

Buy as many tubes as you can cram into your luggage! We only bought two last March and have been scrimping and saving like mad, wish we had bought a dozen. They cost MUCH more on the internet. The best part - works like magic!

Hey, bring me back a couple. I might need it for Eastern Europe.

Whatever the cost (and I don't remember what it was), it was certainly worth it for me.

Voltaren Emulgel is available over the counter in Australia and has been for some time.

I bought this stuff three weeks ago in Berlin. There it was called "Voltaren Schmerzgel (pain gel)". I got the monster size for 7 Euro. But it didn't do squat for my foot pain. New gel inserts did make a difference.

Robin: just a note: Jointritis is expensive. I've been using the roll on lately (don't have to get the smell all over my fingers) and it was over 10 USD,but I can't remember exactly. Over the counter in the US.

For my feet, I had Pedicin. I ran out but I am getting more. I liked it a lot.

My joints are in bad shape and I am going to try some of that Voltarene Emugel again right now. I'll check back tomorrow and see if I have better results than before.

Hi K,
>there are no anti-inflammatory creams in the States ?

Yes, there are.

For some people, Voltaren works better than the other stuff.

It is very expensive here and by Rx only.

OK, I understand Maybe if I ever go to the States I can carry a few boxes and give them to people in pain instead of a tip ?

Sorry Kenderina. I never found anything that would help me when the pain on my wrists would flare up. All I ever got from my doctor was pain pills that would hurt my stomach after a day or so.

I'm willing to give it a try.

I so wanted this concoction to be the magic cream for me, but I found that I was allergic to it. It gave me a rash. Ended up giving it away to a friend, who had the same problems. It was relatively inexpensive, though, and certainly worth the try.

It's back to Celebrex for me!

Robin4, sorry..why ? I live in Spain and I can buy this and other brands (in fact, at home we use Airtal) , I just was curious about why you cannot have them on the States and Ira explained it to me No need to be sorry !!
And yes, pain pills are horrible for the stomach..if I have to take them I take also omeprazol (this is not a brand, but a chemical name) which is a stomach protector.

Tom,

Your advice about this magic cream is continuing to benefit many. On your advice, I brought back a few tubes from Italy--didn't need it myself but thought it might come in handy someday. (I found both the Voltaren Emulgel brand and a generic brand of diclofenac sodium cream.)

Recently my boss has experienced knee pain. I thought of the magic cream and gave her a tube. She has experienced a tremendous improvement. After a visit with her doctor, she discovered that he recommended--guess what--Voltaren. Unfortunately, her problem may require other treatments, but the Voltaren is relieving a good part of her discomfort.

Funny how "travel" advice can reach out into other aspects of life.

You cannot get an equivalent of Voltaren in the US without a prescription. The diclofenac is stronger (and IMO much more effective) than what is available OTC here. FYI you can get the Voltaren Emugel in England too.