Reviewer: Bexicle, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I had a partial cartilage removal from my left knee over a year ago. I get swelling if I stand too long or particularly if I play golf (which I love) as the torque on my left knee seems to induce pain and swelling even if I wear a brace to play. The other day I played golf, and had my usual knee pain and swelling, coupled with sore forearm muscles from golf and pilates. I am ALLERGIC to ALL NSAIDS ... Show Full Comment

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I had a partial cartilage removal from my left knee over a year ago. I get swelling if I stand too long or particularly if I play golf (which I love) as the torque on my left knee seems to induce pain and swelling even if I wear a brace to play. The other day I played golf, and had my usual knee pain and swelling, coupled with sore forearm muscles from golf and pilates. I am ALLERGIC to ALL NSAIDS. Huge problem to treat swelling! Took 2 Arnica under the tongue and felt relief, followed it up with 2 under the tongue 3 times today and there is significant improvement in my forearm pain and a reduction in the knee swelling which is the source of the pain. I'm going to look for some topical Arnica to apply to my knee. I have used Traumeel cream before with success and it contains Arnica. But I think the straight Arnica will probably be better.
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Reviewer: kay, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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Gel works quickly for neck shoulder aches. At end of a headache, I rub into base of brain area- really helps with tenderness. Used on muscle above an inside ankle with plantar faciitis - had no pain there, but muscle was swollen. Gel temporarily eliminated that swelling, demonstrating to me the power of arnica. Ended faciitis with exercise for foot. Pellets were recommended to me by doctor for pos ... Show Full Comment

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Gel works quickly for neck shoulder aches. At end of a headache, I rub into base of brain area- really helps with tenderness. Used on muscle above an inside ankle with plantar faciitis - had no pain there, but muscle was swollen. Gel temporarily eliminated that swelling, demonstrating to me the power of arnica. Ended faciitis with exercise for foot. Pellets were recommended to me by doctor for post hysterectomy pain but was no match for that pain. Still, love it for muscle pain.
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