Knee pain
 

I am having increased knee pain recently and I am looking for information on any pain medications (cremes) that can be applied to the knees to relieve the pain. I am sure this is muscular pain, and some of the OTC cremes do seem to offer some relief.
So if you found one that worked well that is what I am looking for, I will be going back to my doctor in a few weeks, so I do not need a doctor referral UNLESS this would be required for a specific creme (CBD based?)
Thank you for any information.

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I can only attest to its efficacy relieving some of my occasional pains. I understand it may not be a particularly healthy option, but that's well beyond my expertise. At my age, I'll take efficacy over long term health benefits, anytime.

Voltaren cream. Used to be prescription only. Now available OTC. We get ours at Costco.

What I recommended above, is "generic" Voltaren from Amazon. I've found it equal to the brand name, but that's just me.

I have knee and lower back pain. Tiger balm and magnesium lotion has helped a lot. I use "Life-Flo" brand and buy it on Amazon.

Some of it is arthritis for me... so apple cider vinegar (in ice water) and avoiding gluten really helps!

GL

This inexpensive creme from Walmart is basically Voltaren mixed with Tiger Balm (an anti-inflamatory plus camphor and menthol). It works well for minor muscle and joint pain. Ice helps a lot always. If I have to, ibuprofen for when it's bad.

pain creme

Hope tinker knee improves, Doug had cortisone and is back in la-la land with Unova.

I have tried Voltaren in the past and it did not seem to work. Perform gel does provide some relief, and I had used Tiger balm on occasion (completely forgot about it) and will try that again. Also, tried BluEmu with some relief.
I have heard that some of the CBD(?) based products work, but have no idea of getting or using these.
I appreciate the replies so far.

Pure 100% Emu Oil has always worked for me. Another great item for muscle sprains and bruises is Arnica gel. Pretty amazing stuff.

Please try magnesium lotion. :) Most people are deficient and it's so easy to use.

Magnesium for Arthritis: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations

Have you tried wrapping? The kind weight lifters use in the gym. Or taping, like NFL athletes use.

Orange BlossomBaby may know something about CBD I think.

Heat from heating pad followed by ice from cooled knee pad can help too. 20 min each.

If it is sore muscles, a massager like Theragun under knee or on muscles, not on bone, using soft option, might help. Theragun is great for sore muscles anywhere. Especially if your wife applies it to your back. Mmmm.

I have tried just about every product available for joint arthritis pain. The creams that seem to work for me are icy hot, tiger balm, and arnica cream or gel. I also find that CBD works for me, but it doesn’t work for everyone. I don’t use CBD cream, I take a daily CBD gummy that has no THC and can be purchased online. If you try CBD, be sure it comes from a reputable company whose products are tested by an independent lab (I use a company called Green Roads). Best of luck.

For straight muscle pain, I have always found relief in ice, and heat treatment.
Arthritic pain just heat, and any painkiller that works when too painful.
You may find an elasticated knee brace may help.

CBD products
 

My wife tried a CBD based product from the Pharm Stand for wrist pain. They’re in Brownwood and no doctor or prescription is needed. One drawback is it’s kind of expensive

After a lifetime of jogging, running (40 miles per week), training for and running a marathon, and daily long-walks (when I couldn't run anymore) and two knee operations (meniscus repair), numerous cortizone injections (that usually lasted until I got home from the doctor's office), Blue EMU, Voltaren, Bio Freeze, and other topical oinments, as well as acquiring an impressive collection of knee braces/wraps my orthopedic surgeon suggested viscosupplementation (an injection of collagen extracted from the comb of roosters). The first round of injections lasted about six months and, so far, the second round has lasted over 4 years. It is covered by most insurance programs (including Medicare) and provides inflamation relief.