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How To Use A Flector Patch For Hand Pain?

I am trying the Flector patch for hand pain do to Carpal tunnel and Tendeonitus when stenosis, trigger finger . I put the patch on my palm and the underside of my wrist. It does not have any effect on the pain. I am wondering if it would work better if I put it on the back of my hand?
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Flector patch contains diclofenac which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller. It's used for mild pain like those of bruises and strain and is not a powerful painkiller. It should be applied to the area that is painful.

For deep pains, like that of carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis, it's usually not effective as it works topically.

So I think you should try other things for the pain like splints to the wrist. And if too much pain your doctor may give a steroids inj into the wrist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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How To Use A Flector Patch For Hand Pain?

Hi, Flector patch contains diclofenac which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkiller. It s used for mild pain like those of bruises and strain and is not a powerful painkiller. It should be applied to the area that is painful. For deep pains, like that of carpal tunnel syndrome or tendinitis, it s usually not effective as it works topically. So I think you should try other things for the pain like splints to the wrist. And if too much pain your doctor may give a steroids inj into the wrist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician