Question 1

what is the definition or description of: flector patch (diclofenac)?

Accepted Answer

Patches deliver medi: Theseare patches which deliver meds for pain at the site of pain and are only available by prescription.The med is a non steroidal pain killer diclofenac 1.3%.

Question 2

is flector patch (diclofenac) good for back injuries?

Accepted Answer

I used them..: As long as it is for simple back pain. If it doesn't improve over a few weeks, strongly suggest on seeing a Chiropractor to get a back evaluation first. Then maybe go down the massage route.

Question 3

have a muscle knot in my neck, right side. 1+ weeks. flector patch, (diclofenac) advil 600+ not touching it. should i heat or ice it? other strategies?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Is it just a muscle knot or is it something that is hurting you?  Muscle knots can be present due to posture and strain.  

Ice as well as warmth can help.  Try icing it first with a frozen bean bag for about 3-5 minutes followed by stretching the area.

Question 4

using flector patch (diclofenac).  can i still continue to take ec naproxen 500mg x2 daily with patch? patch literature says no.  dr. says yes. need more opinions.

Accepted Answer

I vote no: Consider 1000mg tylenol (acetaminophen) instead of one of the anti-inflammatory meds.

Question 5

can i wear a flector patch (diclofenac) on two parts of my body (2 patches at once)? can i take oral ibuprofen with patch?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no, but...: Yes, you can take flector patch on two parts of your body, but realize that the main ingredient, diclofenac, will be absorbed through the skin and therefore you are getting double the dose (externally and internally). It is an NSAID (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug) and so you should take any other NSAID, such as ibuprofen, while using the patch; avoid prolonged use.

Question 6

can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

Accepted Answer

No: The condition of being allergic is certainly an inherited property.  Often, that tendancy is greater in children whose biological mother has allergies.  However, specific allergy is generally not thought to be inherited.  That is, a parent can be allergic to food, and their children allergic to pollen or insect stings.

Question 7

please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Stiuff: Fortified soy milk for beginners.  Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips, and collard greens. Fortified orange juice. Sardines. Enriched breads, grains, and waffles.

Question 8

what does it mean to have a positive reaction to propolis on a patch allergy skin test?

Accepted Answer

Propolis: is one of bee products in addition to beewax and honey, it is present in many cosmetic preparations, depends on your history, the doctor who performed the patch testing would correlate the results  with the clinical picture, it usually causes allergic contact dermatitis , your doctor will better assist you

Question 9

is it ok to give my 8yr old ibuprofin while he took a dose of cvs children allergy medicine an hour ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just please give the medication according exactly to the dosing and weight guidelines on the package. The allergy medicine is an antihistamine. Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) medication.

Question 10

could a nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy identified through a patch test trigger a mast cell response?  could a low nickel diet be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Nickel allergy is identified by a patch test.  This test looks for a delayed type hypersensitivity reaction, which can be mediated by serval cells (mast cells being one of them).  This type of contact allergy is effected by topical (skin) contact, not ingestion of a food or a specific diet.

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What is the definition or description of: flector patch (diclofenac)?

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Have a muscle knot in my neck, right side. 1+ weeks. flector patch, (diclofenac) advil 600+ not touching it. should i heat or ice it? other strategies?

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Using flector patch (diclofenac). can i still continue to take ec naproxen 500mg x2 daily with patch? patch literature says no. dr. says yes. need more opinions.

A member asked:

Can i wear a flector patch (diclofenac) on two parts of my body (2 patches at once)? can i take oral ibuprofen with patch?

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Can a parents' allergies to various foods be passed on to their children?

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Please describe a good source of calcium for children that have a milk allergy ?

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What does it mean to have a positive reaction to propolis on a patch allergy skin test?

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Is it ok to give my 8yr old ibuprofin while he took a dose of cvs children allergy medicine an hour ago?

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Could a nickel sulfate hexahydrate allergy identified through a patch test trigger a mast cell response? could a low nickel diet be helpful?

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