Log in
Register
UI.X
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
UI.X
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Tag Topics
Online Guide
Camino Francés
Camino Portugués
Camino del Norte
Via de la Plata
Camino Primitivo
Camino de Invierno
Camino to Finisterre and Muxía
Camino Ingles
Camino de San Salvador
San Olav
Caminho Nascente
Caminho da Geira e dos Arreiros
Camino Olvidado
Camino Aragonés
Camino de Levante
Via Podiensis (Le Puy Route)
Camino de Madrid
Services by Casa Ivar in Santiago
Luggage Storage Services in Santiago de Compostela
Camino Forum Store
Official Camino Passport (Credential)
Altus Poncho
Forum Rules
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
Pilgrim Topics Related to all Routes
🩺 Health & Medical Topics
Voltaren/Diclofenak warning!!!!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
[QUOTE="Hali, post: 35719, member: 4927"] Voltaren or Diclofenak is a very popular anti-inflammatory product used as a painkiller either as tablets or gel and is often recommended on this site. I would recommend it myself as it has helped me many times with sports injuries. After a terrible experience lately I feel that a warning is necessary for those who haven't used NSAID (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs) before, if you turn out to be allergic to NSAID these drugs could ruin your Camino! I have been prescribed Voltaren for many years as I have chronic neck pains from a slipped disk. Never had any problems with it before but after being bedridden for a week with high fever (over 40C) I took a Voltaren tablet and all of the sudden I had become allergic to it. My reaction was severe, I was hospitalized with cramps, burning sensations and a rash all over my body. This happened 4 weeks ago and I have been recovering very slowly. Unfortunately I got blod clots in my veins from the intravenous drip at the hospital which worsened my situation. The allergic reaction can last for many weeks. I still have cramps every night although now only in my legs. The burning sensations and skin sensitivity all over my body lasted for 3 weeks and I couldn't go out in the sunny weather we had here in Sweden. This has ruined my Camino preparations. We begin our walk July 8th and around Easter I was in great shape, going on 20 K walks with my backpack. Now I'm totally drained of energy and have to start working my way back. I'm praying that I will get back in shape in the short time I have now. The only consolation is that I lost 4 kg which means my 3.5 kg backpack should be easy to carry.... My advice to those who think they might use these drugs during the Camino, try a very small piece óf a tablet (or a very small amount of gel) at home before you go, to see if you have any reaction against it. It would be a nightmare for anyone to get the severe reaction I got while walking the Camino! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
❓How to ask a question
How to post a new question
on the Camino Forum.
Latest posts
Forecast arrival of pilgrims in Santiago
Latest: t2andreo
6 minutes ago
Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
G
Zubiri hazardous path
Latest: GaryAus
8 minutes ago
🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
LIVE from the Camino
Luka on the Sanabrés
Latest: Camino Chrissy
10 minutes ago
🇪🇸 VÍA DE LA PLATA & Sanabrés (from Sevilla)
Be careful with phones.
Latest: Rick of Rick and Peg
12 minutes ago
⚠️ Safety & Security on the Camino
Alternatives to walking if injured
Latest: Valleygirlhikes
13 minutes ago
Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
This site is run by Ivar at
in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential)
|
2024 Camino Guides