HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Is it safe to use a menthol based pain relief creme on crps skin? i know you should avoid ice, this product is 'cooling' but room temperature.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Ok. : It's ok to try if for few days & keep using it if it's beneficial. Best wishes

Answered 10/29/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Mild CRPS. Sympt- burning pain, swelling, redness, red dots on skin, sensitivity. Amitriptyline, physio- referred pain dr. Does mild CRPS worsen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

CRP and SED elevated, fatigued,(feel like I'll collapse) heavy head and pressure, off balance, brain fog, sob.no energy to do anything, frustreated!

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hx of crohns, kidney failure, enlarged liver-14cm, skin issues, ^ in alt,ast,crp, extreme fatigue for 10yrs and unexplained fevers. maybe lupus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

31yrmale.sjogerns negative(ana<1:40,RA -ve,CRP,ESR normal). Feel dry mouth&tongue always esp while talking/doing exercise&inturn fatigue N head press?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Obviously I need to speak w/ my pcp. I've had ^alt,ast,crp,co2, and kidney failure. I also have crohns disease, skin problems and all over pain. maybe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it safe to use menthol wig campor an phenol on penis for irritated skin conditions?
Would mild skin burn raise CRP to abnormal levels if blood were tested within a few hours of (mild) injury?
a fever 4 days had bloodwork 4 days after the fever broke. Pain in his knees pale and lacey pattern on skin. Labs ESR 85, CRP elevate, platlets578k??
I have rsd/crps & have more trouble with changes in my hair, nail & skin and infections than the pain. Seems like seborrheic dermatitis. Severe. 41y f?
CRP after foot fx/ORIF- burning pain, sensitivity, redness, red dots, dry skin. Is CRPS the only diagnosis or could this be something else?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.