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Reviewer: Renee, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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Pure hell. I purchased the cream for my husband and I at Target. The burning sensation was not instant so neither of us noticed the pain until well after the cream had been applied to different areas of our bodies. We both have a high tolerance for pain, but the extreme burning was so intense it had both of us on the verge of tears and contemplating an ER visit. We tried alleviating with mild s
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Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Applied for mild knee discomfort. Within seconds of applying, the burning was unbearable, with my knee bright red and swollen. Warning is on inside of box that has to be torn open to read. Lasted all night - could not have a sheet or even a tissue touching it. Small blisters appeared after a few days. Not sure why burning is so bad for some people and apparently not others. Warning should be
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Reviewer: gunorthopod, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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The knee joint mostly is just beneath the skin surface and therefore more easily reached by the active ingredient(like diluted pepper spray).Sure it burns at first but hysteria seen in some of the reviews is unwarranted...it will get better in a few days.Man up(politically incorrect,I suppose). Few or no side effects other than above.Need at least a week to determine efficacy.Mode of action dif
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Used on my neck and suffered severe burning and redness. Tossed the applicator immediately. This should only be available under doctor advice. Will not use it a second time.
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Reviewer: Zoe Bear, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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WOW, I wish I had read about this before I used it! The BURNING is HORRIFIC!! No wonder I cant feel my arthritis pain, I am SO MUCH PAIN from the BURNING!! JUST SAY NO! DO NOT USE this unless you like the feel of intense burning pain (worse than sunburn and NOTHING relieves it).
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