Are there any good creams that work sold over the counter for arthritis and muscle pain?

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1. Scott says:

   May 20, 2010 at 3:08 am

   I am cursed with arthritis in my knees at a young age (im 23). I personally like Icy Hot. Walmart has an equate brand that is half the price that I use. It’s the same active ingredients. The only downside to creams is that they don’t last for more than an hour… two at the most. Also, a word of advice… never use them when you have just gotten out of the pool/shower. They work by reacting with the oxygen in the air and when you’re wet it must speed up that reaction or something because it burns really bad.

   What has helped my knees is a good electric massager. Get the kind that plugs in so you don’t have to buy batteries. I’ve actually had arthritis since I was 17, and it used to be my mom, but now my wife that will massage the backs of my knees while I lay on my stomach. It helps me a ton.

   Also, you might be able to take Glucosmine Condroiten (I doubt I spelled that right) with the medicines you are taking. I would ask your doctor though. What it does is help your body produce more of the fluid that cushions your joints; almost like oiling a machine

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2. Nikki says:

   May 20, 2010 at 3:08 am

   Yes, I like Icy Hot.

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