Topical pain killers
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
Calgary, Alberta
March 1, 2019 4:47am CST
I cant live without them. I trust them more over the pills. I love those menthol based lotions, creams and gel sticks that temporarily kills pain. I heard oral painkillers like mefenamic acid have bad side effects like fatal liver disease. Medical Marijuana is kind of expensive of a pain killer even though its safe.
I love camphor sticks and creams because it eases the pain, All I need is to rub them on the painful area.
My favorites are Salonpas Liniment, Penetrex and stop pain.I dont think these creams and sticks will cure my injuries and pain but they made my day easier and they are safer than most oral pain killers.
What do you think are the best brand of topical pain relief?
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
1 Mar 19
I am one of those who also do not or very seldom take synthetic painkillers internally I like Salonpas love the smell although not everyone does lol!, I love efficascent oil, Bengay, Tiger Balm, I can even manage with just plain coconut oil, I also think hitting the right pressure points compliments them.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
1 Mar 19
@CaptAlbertWhisker have you tried chili plaster? It's too hot fot my liking, Vicks also works well with me maybe because of good childhood memories when my loved ones massaged me when I was little and sick.
If I do not want the smell but find I find it effective I usually apply it in the foot or leg area..
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 May 19
@louievill I just tried them on my shoulders. sorry for the late reply because I had been busy but yeah i tried chili plasters.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
I am not a fan of tiger balm because of the smell, I love efficascent and omega but I can't find them here but Salonpas is available since its a Japanese and international brand.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
My arms because of the heavy objects I have to carry. I work on a meat factory
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
@didinedhia The only reason why I do this meat factory job is the Canadian permanent residence I can get. I use to be an office supervisor. I will quit this job once I am permanent. Yes I always rub my arms with these pain killers.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
I love the liquid Salonpas over the patches.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
11 May 19
@Mavic123456 I haven't but recently I am obsessed with icy hot
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@Mavic123456 (21891)
• Thailand
2 Mar 19
@CaptAlbertWhisker yes i think it is more effective .. have you tried the Tai Chi Chili brand?
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
It goes in Cream and pills right? I haven't tried it
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@LadyDuck (502657)
• Italy
1 Mar 19
@CaptAlbertWhisker I am allergic to the pills, but I can use the cream.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Mar 19
I have never needed any so I do not know but perhaps this can give you an idea
Creams, gels and sprays can help relieve the pain from osteoarthritis. WebMD tells you what is available on your drugstore shelves - and your own freezer - to alleviate pain.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
I smell like menthol because of these creams. LOL
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Mar 19
@CaptAlbertWhisker if koalas lived near you, they would follow you around if they smelled the scent of eucalyptus 
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
2 Mar 19
@RasmaSandra They will definitely like my smell. 
Bees might follow me around too because sometimes I smell like lavender
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
Icy hot reminds me a bit of tiger balm. It can be too strong but I think I can handle it. But yeah the smell....
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
Long time no see, Its been 10 years! I am now in Canada so the only Moringa I have here are the frozen and powdered leaves, I am crazy for menthol based pain killer creams. I also like the ginger and chili ones.
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
1 Mar 19
I did not try Salonpas yet maybe that can heal the pain of my upper left arm.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
The liquid one is better than the sticker form.
@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
1 Mar 19
Yeah they really relieve the pain on the affected areas alone. I cant live without them.
