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Topical NSAID Helps Fibromyalgia Pain

Q. My wife accidentally stumbled upon a liquid NSAID, Pennsaid. It is a blessing.
I have had uncontrollable fibromyalgia for more than a decade. All my healthcare providers say mine is the worst case they’ve ever seen. I have knots the size of silver dollars that you can see through a knit shirt. Pennsaid gives me great relief.
It is not a narcotic but it does require a prescription. I am thrilled to know that fibromyalgia can be tamed.

A. Not everyone with fibromyalgia may benefit as much as you, but we are glad you get such relief. Pennsaid contains the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. It is similar to drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen, but it is applied to the skin. It is prescribed primarily for arthritis pain.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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