Eight rods, three screws, and a plate in my back and still there are problems including another scoliosis, stenosis, arthritis and muscle spasms. I have a torn tendon in my right ankle, neuropathy from the knee down in both legs caused by the back surgery, and two knees in need of immediate replacement.
With all of my constant pain and the ridiculous anti-opioid entanglements doctors are facing nowadays, pain is a constant bedfellow of mine. The doctors AND pharmacists live in fear of being found with any small irregularity. Thanks a lot to those who use opioids for getting high and for "recreation," that now we constant and obvious sufferers must now live with excruciating pain, and for what?
I am not out of pain for one single second. I have bought every single over the counter product available in the way of creams, ointments, and soaks. I cannot take NSAID's because of a hemorrhage caused by Celebrex.
I ordered a jar of this some time back and the routine of all those separate applications and then washing my hands after each use got old quickly. I am not one for regiments, unfortunately, and didn't use it regularly.
Time went by. I researched pain management again and found that Penetrex comes in a roll-on. THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED! The roll-on leaves your hands clean and the rollerball allows you to RUB the Penetrex in deeply. THAT is important. Really get that ball into the swelling or painful areas. AND remember to SHAKE the container each and every time before use to distribute the ingredients. I believe that not shaking it regularly may be the cause of some people saying that the roll-on doesn't work as well as the cream. SHAKE IT and it's good until the last "roll"!
No, this is NOT expensive if this helps you get a bit more done around the house or helps you have less pain! The most remarkable thing this roll-on has done for me is with my right ankle. The torn tendon (missed by an orthopedic surgeon for months and until physical therapy did no good!) leaves my ankle swollen to the size of about two to three jumbo eggs. REALLY! By the time I was getting in bed at night with the neuropathy going crazy and my ankle hurting like a sledge hammer had hit it, sleep was more than elusive!
THREE OUNCES goes really far so don't worry about what looks like a high price. It is very reasonable for the many, many days of help you will get. You are applying exactly where you want it and nowhere else. I have three of these roll-on's now: one for the bathroom for after showering, one where I watch TV, and one in the kitchen. By twenty-four hours after my first application and applying it about three other times during that time, my ankle was NOT swollen to its usual size. It was about the size of ONE jumbo egg. WOW! The relief was awesome! I also roll this all over the tops of my feet at night to calm down the burning and aching caused by the neuropathy. My knees are MUCH better too. I really push the ball between my knee cap areas as much as I can and the pain diminishes within ten minutes or so and stays away pretty well until I reapply four to six hours later. KEEP IT HANDY so there is no excuse for not using REGULARLY. It is the sum of the total, not a hit or miss application here and there although even those help! But for swelling and inflammation, it is the regular application which will mount up on really getting into the problems caused by neuropathy and arthritis and the swelling associated with injuries or chronic problems.
I recommend the roll-on over the cream, big time! It's easy to grab and easy to apply. There are no trips to the sink to wash your hands. This will get your pain level down several counts on a 1 to 10 scale. The KEY is to reapply when you are supposed to, not just when the pain comes back.....it is always harder to treat full-fledged pain than when it is just starting to grow. Remember that those NSAID's you might be depending upon for their anti-inflammation effects come with MAJOR warnings about internal bleeding. NSAID's kill hundreds of people each year. I should know. I almost died and was hospitalized for five days! I had absolutely NO warning until I passed out with small intestinal bleeding! And trying to keep the incessant search going in getting adequate pain management in today's anti-opiate use atmosphere is a battle you will not win! No one does for MANY reasons! You will most likely spend thousands upon thousands of dollars seeking relief.
Do I still need knee replacements? Oh, yeah, I do. There is probably no getting around that, unfortunately. But using Penetrex has bought me several hours a day when I am not in excruciating pain in my back, my knees, and both legs and both feet with the surgery induced neuropathy, and my three, jumbo-sized egg's ankle! The reviews you have come upon which praise Penetrex ARE true. I know they are if Penetrex did for them what it has done for me. I'm really glad I read them.
I know a placebo effect when I see one and have researched them. I have tried so very many, many things for pain relief. I believe arnica, in this product, is a well researched pain reliever, bruise healer, and swell reduction botanical. Penetrex does NOT have a placebo effect, at least for me, but an effect when compared with similar products, actually DELIVERS relief and swelling reduction. I first heard of arnica when a friend had necessary plastic surgery years ago on her face and her doctor recommended arnica for the bruising and swelling. We could almost watch the bruising fading and the swelling go down! But it is the MIXTURE of these particular ingredients which works the best as I have tried "straight" arnica.
I hit the top of my hand really badly this morning. After icing it, I applied Penetrex to the broken vein area. You know, those big veins on top of your hands? One popped! So far, this has kept the pain in check and the bruising way down. And I mean amazingly so, considering that the vein popped!
And oh, NO CREEPY hot or cold sensations anywhere you apply it!!!! GEEEEZ, I got sick of those fake-like feelings! I dreaded the fake icy cold or the fake heat of the chemicals used in that type of product. And the odor of Penetrex is minimal and dissipates too! That is NOT so with a lot of the products I have bought in the past!
You honestly have nothing to lose by trying this out. The company wants you happy and stands by this product with a satisfaction pledge which is absolutely consumer friendly. There is an enclosure which comes with your order guaranteeing your satisfaction or your money back and that is handled EASILY if that is what you decide to do. But I would suggest really trying for a few days before I made that decision. And keeping this on hand for bruises is enough to keep the product for future use if you find it doesn't help with what you bought it. Again though, use it at least four times a day, day after day, for best results. The reduction of swelling, alone, relieves a LOT of the pain. My ankle attests to that!
I LOVE MY PENETREX! My life has been changed and I am not constantly, constantly, constantly thinking about what is hurting, and where! My every single thought is not now about pain! My brain can now actually think about other things as I WALK more easily about the house.
If you try this, and really give it an honest "go," I am hoping that it gives you the same help it has given me. Pain can dominate our lives and take most of the joy out of it too! Less pain means a better and happier life!
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The Penetrex family: Your partners in joint and muscle therapy
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I thought I would be a good candidate to leave a review because I buy and own every pain cream known to science and could give a difference in comparison and to other pain creams on the market and how they work. I have cervical degenerative disk disease, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. If it is rated good then I buy it.There are a lot of pain cream on the market. Those that give instant relief such as Biofreeze, Icy Hot, etc. And those that provide some instant relief but work better the longer you use it. Examples include Blue Emu and Penetrex which are specifically for inflamation. It helps the nerves too by reducing the inflamation off the nerve. Penetrex and Blue emu are both more natural products that are better to use for a few weeks to see maximum benefits. You do see immediate results, enough to take the edge off but the longer you use It the better they work. This product is not a miracle but it does help. I'm only having to use it 1-2 times a day now instead of every 3-4 hours like when I first started two to three weeks ago. You need to give it time for maximum effects. I can't give the product 5 stars because it's too similar to Blue emu which is cheaper. It's also no miracle cure.. However It does work slightly better then Blue emu and the 4 ounce bottle lasts longer.Another surprising thing is that it does help my severe herniated disks, I'm scheduled for surgery. I was told nothing would help it. In all honesty it just reduces the pain from an 8 to a 6 to take the edge off but that in itself that is fantastic for someone with spinal compression and massive disk issues. It helps my arthritis too. The disks not as much but it does help. Blue emu does about the same though but Penetrex is a tad better but not enough to justify the cost difference in my opinion. $13 vs $36. But I've only been using it for about three weeks and I'm sure the longer you use the better because a few weeks ago I was much more stiff and in a lot more pain then I am now. Blue emu is only $13 for 4 ounces and Penetrex is $37 for 4 ounces. I think Penetrex works slightly better then Blue emu but not much. I do think it's overpriced. I do notice that the container of Penetrex lasts longer then Blue emu just because it's thicker and spreads more so that makes up for some of the price so I can get an extra 10 days approx out of Penetrex. Blue emu has no smell at all and Penetrex has a vague light peppermint smell.I notice if you severely overuse Penetrex it can make you slightly itchy. I have sensitive skin. By that I mean applying way too much and way too often otherwise there are 0 side effects. I used it today and no itch. Penetrex and Blue emu does not cool the skin like Biofreeze or ICY HOT, it's like using a lotion but it helps which is crazy how it reaches far enough to reduce inflamation. You don't have to worry about strong odors. It's hard to fathom that something that doesn't cool or heat the skin could help but they both DO. I'm not telling you which you should purchase because I feel Penetrex works better then Blue emu but just a little, not a big difference and the cost is steep in comparison although it also lasts longer. I will say that the company Penetrex does give a no questions asked refund if you are not happy you can request an immediate refund so they stand behind there product 100%. If you are in severe pain (stiffness and burning) like I was I highly recommend rotating ICY HOT or BIOFREEZE with either Blue Emu or Penetrex inflamation cream for maximum benefits. I think BIOFREEZE or ICY HOT will take more of the edge off to give the Blue emu or Penetrex time to really kick in. Both do work immediately but the longer you use It the better and you will notice you don't need it as often. Just as anti inflamitory meds work immediately , they also work better the longer you use them as does both Penetrex and Blue emu.When I first developed the herniation I had not heard of Penetrex. I was using ICY HOT and rotating with Blue Emu to maximize effects. I swore ICY HOT was better then Blue emu, at least somewhat better and cheaper. It took Blue emu time to really start helping, although it helped immediately to take the edge off but not a ton. Each day I noticed more relief. Then Google and Amazon brought me to Penetrex so I wanted to try it as it was the number one best seller. What I do right now is the days I have less pain I do Blue emu and days I have more pain I do Penetrex. When I run out of Penetrex I may stick to just Blue emu. A month ago I was in such bad shape I was using Blue emu and Icy hot in rotation every few hours and that's when I decided to buy Penetrex and started using ALL 3 in rotation. That may seem crazy but when you are in that much pain you will do anything. Now I'm only using Penetrex every few days and Blue emu daily unless I over do it and the pain flares up too much then I use Penetrex.Note: The box says to not use product after too much physical exertion or after hot baths which is confusing. I see that as not happening for me so I broke the rule but I was slightly paranoid. Lol. I take hot epsom salt baths twice a week. I did use this after my bath with no effects outside slight itching/warming feeling on my neck. Blue emu does the same only if I use after a hot bath. Seeing as these do not normally warm or cool on the skin but only happens after a hot bath for me is a little odd. Lol. But I didn't have any crazy side effects. I also use this after cleaning the house and haven't noticed any side effects. Only after my hot baths. A little warm on my neck after applying it which lasts for about 10 minutes..This was definitely the longest review I've ever written but I felt the need to share the difference in these creams and also explain some in how they work different from other creams that cool or heat the skin. The main reason is because I read too many reviews which did not even give the product time to work before saying it's a scam etc. I'm a real buyer and it's not a scam. It's no miracle either but it does help a good 20% of the pain for severe pain and at least 50% for mild to moderate pain. I find both Penetrex and Blue emu the best on the market you can buy followed by BIOFREEZE then lastly ICY HOT. My top 3 in order is #1 PENETREX #2. BLUE EMU, #3 BIOFREEZE. #4 ICYHOT. I read Sombra works good too But that's one I've yet to personally try. I think Biofreeze helps the muscles more and Blue emu and Penetrex helps the joints more but they help the muscles too. It does work immediately to take the edge off but again it takes a few weeks to see a better improvement and the improvement is deserving of 4 stars and if the price was lower it would get 5 stars.. But that's why to start out I recommend rotating with a cooling cream to give this time to see the best results.My mobility is better, stiffness and I can tell the inflamation is down. It helps more then my prescription anti inflammatory. I really hope this helped your decision and gave some insight in to the different creams.. . :)
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
Size: 4 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have bought 10+ containers of it at this point. As someone with sensitive skin, it works perfectly fine and does not irritate. I appreciate that it barely has any smell. Easy to rub on. I sometimes use a glove when applying, but I try to avoid using gloves to be more environmentally friendly. It is not oily so it is not difficult to wash off your hands with simple soap and water anyways.
Multiple members of my family use it. We used to use it very regularly when we had specific joint issues, but now it’s more just a use as needed basis for flare ups. We always like to have one handy.
The 4 stars is because it’s a good product, but it’s nothing special and will not magically ease the pain overnight or anything. Just relieves a little and makes the healing process faster and more bearable.
Multiple members of my family use it. We used to use it very regularly when we had specific joint issues, but now it’s more just a use as needed basis for flare ups. We always like to have one handy.
The 4 stars is because it’s a good product, but it’s nothing special and will not magically ease the pain overnight or anything. Just relieves a little and makes the healing process faster and more bearable.
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