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Reviewer: Louize A., 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had sore knees and joints in hands and feed. I APPLIed it as recommended. Not only it did not work (it was like adding water ...) it resulted in not using my anti- inflammatory medicine & my kneed deteriorated day by day. Absolutely wothless & expensive.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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used the samples from my Dr- BUT WHO CAN afford this medication - not ME
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Reviewer: Alv , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This review is based on lcl knee damage. It does not help in any manner of removing or lessening pain. But it does help when rubbed down my spine for back pain.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This hasn't helped my fibromyalgia pains at all. I've been putting it on my knees when they get swollen and it hasn't even reduced the inflammation. It has a bad texture, like it's kind of sticky and sometimes it sort of stings a little bit when you rub it in.
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Reviewer: sabragirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Broke my ankle 17 years ago and was prescribed this drug for osteoarthritis. Pain is much better after using this.
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