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I’ve used both the capsaicin cream and the compounded prescription cream and they both work well.
I’ve used both the capsaicin cream and the compounded prescription cream and they both work well.
Capsaicin Cream
Capsaicin Cream
Capsaicin cream was a surprise find. My daughter told me about it. The cream is derived from chili peppers and it provides heat to help manage middle-grade pain and improve sensory feedback. This stuff is great because it's cheap and you can have tubes scattered around — in your car, office, or wherever you need them for quick relief. I keep it in the car for "emergency" use (like when I can't feel the pedals).
Capsaicin cream was a surprise find. My daughter told me about it. The cream is derived from chili peppers and it provides heat to help manage middle-grade pain and improve sensory feedback. This stuff is great because it's cheap and you can have tubes scattered around — in your car, office, or wherever you need them for quick relief. I keep it in the car for "emergency" use (like when I can't feel the pedals).
The Cost: $3 to $6 / tube. I use about 3 tubes a month.
The Heavy-Duty Stuff: Compounded Prescription Cream
The Heavy-Duty Stuff: Compounded Prescription Cream
A custom-ordered mix (Gabapentin, Ketamine, Lidocaine) designed for pain interruption. In my experience it works well, most times much better than the capaicin cream. On a side note, this stuff is great for stiff muscles too.
The Cost: $80 to $120 copay / tube. Each one lasts me about 2 months.
Also I have copay to see the doctor who prescribes it.
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