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11/08/11 04:46
sorefeet 
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
I'm on week 3 and showing some signs /results in my hands-the cords are getting softer & 1 of the deep dimples is lifting up a bit ...I would say for anyone who is just starting to get duputyrens i'm guessing it would do great.For someone like myself who has had it for many years .It takes some time & a lot of rubbing but is showing improvement in 3 weeks on hands & feet....I know of only this treatment as it is my 1st treatment + my ultrasound machine...
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11/10/11 07:48
Christl 
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
Does one need a prescription for this cream or can I go to the pharmacy and request it?
Seems some people here had some good results.
Thanks for the info.
Christl
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11/10/11 08:01
wach  Administrator
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
I haven't used it myself but based on previous reports I would not expect much effect, see http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytren_anecdotal.html "Verapamil is completely ineffective. The only thing it will reduce is your bank balance". Nevertheless, maybe still worth trying. Please report your results!
Wolfgang
Christl:
Does one need a prescription for this cream or can I go to the pharmacy and request it?
Seems some people here had some good results.
Thanks for the info.
Christl
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11/10/11 18:38
petricd
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
It is by perscription only. A good compounding pharmacy can make it. Mine costs $68 for a 2 month supply. I use a 10% compound and apply 2x/day.
As far as it being "completely ineffective", I beg to differ. While my feet results are much better ("dramatic" according to my podiatrist) than my hands, it has been used successfully by smart urologists (for puyronies disease) and podiatrists for many years. It beats surgery!
wach:
I haven't used it myself but based on previous reports I would not expect much effect, see http://www.dupuytren-online.info/dupuytren_anecdotal.html "Verapamil is completely ineffective. The only thing it will reduce is your bank balance". Nevertheless, maybe still worth trying. Please report your results!
Wolfgang
Christl:
Does one need a prescription for this cream or can I go to the pharmacy and request it?
Seems some people here had some good results.
Thanks for the info.
Christl
It is by perscription only. A good compounding pharmacy can make it. Mine costs $68 for a 2 month supply. I use a 10% compound and apply 2x/day.
As far as it being "completely ineffective", I beg to differ. While my feet results are much better ("dramatic" according to my podiatrist) than my hands, it has been used successfully by smart urologists (for puyronies disease) and podiatrists for many years. It beats surgery!
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11/14/11 00:36
sorefeet
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
Yes it works!On week 4 and the cords in my hands are getting smaller & the doctor said they will pop...My feet are almost pain free & the size of nodules is 1/2 what they were a month ago....Take it from someone who has a bad case in both hands & feet....I rub it in very hard & 3 times a day -i want the stuff gone... Was told i could back down & use it may be once a week when the tissue is gone........
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11/18/11 01:52
megB
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Re: Transdermal Verapamil
Hi sorefeet,
Thanks for posting your experience with Verapamil transdermal. My insurarnce just denied RT for DD and LD saying it's experimental/investigational and out of service area. My doc says appeals are a waste of time. US rad clinics are too expensive as RT will be all out of pocket for me. That leaves me Dr S in Germany which I'll start saving $$ towards.
In the meantime I've got a Rx for 15% Verapamil 10% Ketoprofen Gel to be filled by local compounding pharmacy.
Your hopeful post prompted me since at this point, N0/N1, I need to just STOP the progression.
Please keep posting and I will do the same.
Here's to anything that works....
Meg
Edited 11/18/11 03:23
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