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Capsaicin topical Treatment Report

Category: Over the Counter Drugs

Most Popular Types: Zostrix, Finalogon Capsicum, Zostrix-HP

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1 patient evaluation for Capsaicin topical taken for the purpose of 'Osteoarthritis' with a perceived effectiveness rating of Can't tell

FibroMom63

Sex: F

Data Quality: 3 stars

Pain: Most

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: Little

external_stress: Some

Stickman: all
Description:F49y
CFS:21y Dx
FM:10y Dx
by FibroMom63
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**Purpose:** Osteoarthritis *(Started Jul 01, 1998)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Apr 19, 2013		?Can't tell	Severe	Never	Very

Date: Apr 19, 2013
Advice & Tips: Test on a small area first! Silly me, I smeared it all over my hands, wrists, and lower arms before testing. I had a major allergic reaction - itching, swelling, etc. - and have never used it again.

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