Tiger Balm

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I started using a topical rub called " Tiger Balm " a few weeks ago for acute

pain in my fingers, wrists, and other smaller affected joints. It actually

helps some. I've tried a lot of other topical pain relievers, but none

worked. Tiger Balm, Extra Strength (the red one) seems to work the best for

me. It's available in most health food type stores.

It seems to work best when I have over-used or stressed a joint.

I tried some Capsaicin-P once, at the suggestion of my doc. It has cayenne

pepper extract in it, which is supposed to block pain. It REALLY burned,

especially when I sweat, or used it on my feet and put on socks. I couldn't

get the stuff off! The more I rubbed, the more it burned. And the burning

lasted for 24 hours ( so did my hopping around). I suppose in a way it

worked, like smashing your toe to forget about a headache. My skin is

really sensitive, so it may work for some without sensitive skin. Just

don't break a sweat or put on your feet if you are going to cover them.

By the way, cayenne pepper has salicylic acid in it (aspirin).

-Brent

pain medication

My daughter is 5 and has systemic JRA. Lately she has

been having severe pain in her fingers and arms especially

at night. Last week she cried all night and we tried

everything to help her with the pain, warm baths, heating

pads, tylenol but nothing worked. Out of desperation I gave her

tylenol with codiene and at 5am she finally went to sleep for

4 hours. I asked her rheumy for a prescription for pain

if she needed it but she refused and just wanted to up her

steroids which have already caused a 25pd weight gain.

Does anyone know of anything I can give her that might

help with the pain. I have posted this question to the JRA

list but have only got one response so far.

Thanks,

Tonya

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