Question 1

back and tail bone pain relief....i've tried everything over the counter. heating pads, bath, icy hot and biofreeze, flexeril, voltaren gel, stretching....nothing seems to help?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests.  Regular aerobic exercise may help in controlling low back pain. It may take three months of regular exercise to see benefit.  It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 2

my diabetic obese friend has foot pain and some numbness. is it ok for him to use a menthol gel like biofreeze (2-4%) menthol, on his feet ?

Accepted Answer

Control risk factors: Menthol is ok but it is only treating the symptom.  Your friend needs to treat the cause of the foot pain/numbness which in a diabetic is a signal for neuropathy.  He needs to control his blood sugar level, blood pressure (circulation) and cholesterol levels.  Good luck.

Question 3

is bio-freeze or other topically applied arthritic gel a nono during pregnancy?  horrible migraines, will be applied to neck and back of head if okay.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I just checked the biofreeze website and drugs.Com.  Basically, it uses menhol applied topically to control pain, with some success.  Drugs.Com said that there are no studies done to prove or disprove safety in pregnancy.  Therefore, i wouldn't use it unless your ob/gyn has had some success with it and recommends it as O.K.

Question 4

is biofreeze any good for pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it can help for sure.  why are you having pain?  make sure there is no injury that needs evaluated.  use motrin as directed and try heat.

Question 5

what happens if u eat a packet of wasake gel?

Accepted Answer

Wasake gel: Wasake gel is a derivative of silica gel which is a non-toxic substance.  Unless eaten in substantial quantities, it is unlikely to cause harm, but rather will be passed unchanged through the digestive system.  It is not a food however, and thus not designed to be ingested.

Question 6

what is mycin gel for?

Accepted Answer

Mycin: Clindamycin Gel is used for treatment of acne.

Question 7

andractim gel is safe for me??

Accepted Answer

Can't say: You get the most from this site when you provide background information that explain your health problem followed by a clear question. No reasonable comment can be made about use of any medication without your basic medical history. You are welcome to start over. Posts are not linked so each needs to have all related data.

Question 8

what is diclofenac gel used for?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is a topical antiinflammatory med usually applied locally to treat osteoarthritis of the hands or knees.

Question 9

which spermcide is best gel or foam?

Accepted Answer

Personal preference: It is really personal preference. Not one better the other.

Question 10

what is renal gel and why is it used?

Accepted Answer

Renagel: Renagel is a phosphorus binder.  It is used by people with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease to help treat high phosphorus levels in the blood.  You take them with your meals and they bind the phosphorus in foods preventing it from building up in the blood.

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Back and tail bone pain relief....i've tried everything over the counter. heating pads, bath, icy hot and biofreeze, flexeril, voltaren gel, stretching....nothing seems to help?

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My diabetic obese friend has foot pain and some numbness. is it ok for him to use a menthol gel like biofreeze (2-4%) menthol, on his feet ?

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Is bio-freeze or other topically applied arthritic gel a nono during pregnancy? horrible migraines, will be applied to neck and back of head if okay.

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Is biofreeze any good for pain?

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What happens if u eat a packet of wasake gel?

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What is mycin gel for?

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Andractim gel is safe for me??

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What is diclofenac gel used for?

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Which spermcide is best gel or foam?

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What is renal gel and why is it used?

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