there is a topical medication that i have used in the past---its a pain releiver and antiinflamitory---its called ketoprophen--im not sure what the avalibility is.


Moving is not always the practical way to deal with health coverage denial

It turns out, that there is a gel, diclofenac gel, avaiable in US, with price tag of about $400. I finally got insurance, with insurance it cost me $60. One application contains about 30 mg of the medication, and is supposed to go into the skin, so subdermal (under the skin) absorbtion is likely to be minimal, but I decided to give it a try. I am also taking 50 mg of diclofenac orally, which seems to help with the pain, and I feel that the joint is not as inflamed, although pain is not completely gone, so that's why I am trying to this gel.

As far as another country, seriously, I have considered it, especially when thinking about the cost of arthroscopic surgery, if it is necessary, I am avoiding it, and not sure if insurance will cover it.

hello, i myself taken diclofenac for chronic back pain due to arthritis. Well i was on this med for 2 months, i didnt' feel any relief, but i notice i started to get bladder infections and kidney started to act up, so i quit. i still have full bottle. but i was wondering if the topical would be better for me to use. I'm tyring to avoid getting epidural shots for my back, but it's been 6 months for me constant pain. any suggestions.

well--surgery is the last option---tmd isnt coverd by insurances so it wont cover it. and there are plenty of options there for you to try first

I am not sure if you remember, but I have talked about wearing orthotic device (splint). Two types, one for night, one for day, nightly one is the only one which appears to help, without it, pain returns and is incapacitating.
I have undergone physical therapy, I will try one more attempt with a specialist who particularly specializes in this area. I have tried .. I have.
Accupuncture too.


I hope, insurance will cover this, given that they state that certain services, related to excision of jaw cysts is covered. Otherwise, I will leave USA for good, perhaps UK. It is silly indeed how people are abused by the way the system is set up. If anyone wants to know more about how people are treated in other countries, who are not on the bottom of the WHO list of
countries rated for health.

Capitalism at it's best - when people die when insurance denies coverages, it's a shame how congress can be bought by insurance agencies and do nothing in the eyes of God for all these years.
Even autism related services is not covered here in Illinois, and although the bill who will mandate the coverage has passed the house, it is sitting in the appropriations committee - reason? I suppose the lobbying.

Good film about the health systems around the world, that I recommend for people who are over 30, and are brainwashed to believe that "that would be socialism, and there would be lines to see doctors", I would recommend to see "Sick around the world", a documentary by PBS.
It has been recently part of presentation shown at Senate Finance Committee 2008 Health Reform Summit, which can be seen in full for free at http://38.105.88.161/Search/basic.asp?Resu ltStart=1&ResultCount=10&BasicQuer yText=sick\ around the world .

Reform is needed, many a suffering, Is anybody listening?
I used to work for a collection agency, collecting medical bills,
there were families, families that do not make enough money, being sued for medical bills. I left the company and now understand much of how "the system works".

I have tmj. My doctor gave me 2 sample bottles of voltaren gel (diclofenac sodium topigal gel) 1% for a pulled muscle in my back. I tried applying to treat my tmj and it did nothing at all. If you want to try for yourself, it's best to try and get a free sample.