Diclofenac Gel
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I have been prescribed diclofenac gel and was wondering if there are any side effects. I was given this as oral nsaids are very hard on my stomach. Also, is this beneficial for a condition called Trigger finger?

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I had a swollen elbow from an inj... It's not painful but has lasted for two weeks and some days now. Can I apply Olen Gel (Diclofenac) on it? Please, I need your advice. Thank you.

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That is another flaw with the topicals, they just don't always work as well as those you actually ingest, because they don't penetrate the body as deeply as those that flow through your blood stream. I really hope your doctor comes up with something that will help!

Post back anytime you need information or have a question, I'm always happy to help if I can!

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To Verwon, Thank you for the input. So far the diclofenac gel seems to help with the inflammation and isn't upsetting my stomach. However it doesn't seem to relieve the trigger finger problem. Am seeing my MD in 10 days re: this treatment. Thanks again.

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If there's anything else I can help you with, please let me know.

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It can cause the same side effects as other NSAIDs, however, since it is topical, your body doesn't tend to absorb as much of it, so this prevents these problems for most people.

It can generally help with any condition involving pain and inflammation, however, as with any drug, it doesn't work for everyone. As with any medication, the only thing you can really do is try it and see if it helps.

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