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Originally Posted by Blueberrybook
Glad you got a run @ Discombobulated. I may have to slow with the power walks; I think I pulled a muscle in my quad. God, I wish I'd stop getting injuries. I ended up taking a rest day today since I haven't had one in awhile. I may be doing pilates for awhile (skipping or altering sections where I hurt) until I feel a bit better. I've been putting diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% on it since I can't take oral NSAIDs because of ulcer history but this is apparently a topical NSAID, so the doctor says and it won't have to go through the digestive system. Used to be only by prescription but now they sell it OTC. I wish it were still prescription though as it cost less (about half the amount) when the insurance negotiated a price for it. Now, since you can buy it OTC, the insurance won't pay a dime on it.
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There is something called Pennsaid, which is also topical, but it's meant for joint pain, specifically knee pain. Pennsaid is by prescription only, and might require prior authorization. And maybe your copay might be more than the Voltarin that you buy OTC.