Fibro Product Review: Sombra Warm Therapy

This is the second sample I tried from RNA. Let me say I was not impressed. I hated the smell, sort of made me want to vomit. It's a lemony/orangy and menthol smell. Yuck. After holding my breath a bit while my fiance continued to rub it on my back I noted that it wasn't doing anything. So I waited. Nothing. About 10 minutes later it got cold, and it was unpleasant. It was like someone had rubbed tooth paste on my back. I sort of hated it and wanted to wash it off. It didn't last long though.

It wasn't warm as the name indicated. It was terrible.

The ingreients are: aloe vera extract, capsaicin, carbomer, decyl polyglucose, deionized water, graperuit seed extract, green tea extract, orange peel extract, queen of the prairie extract, rose water, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, vegetable glycerin, witch hazel, yucca extract

If you are still interested in purchace, you can find info here: http://www.sombrausa.com/howtobuy/consumers.htm
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From my last post about China-Gel:
FibroGirlKate says: "I've used Biofreeze, Fibromyalgia024, Salon Pas, and Aveda's Blue Oil. Fibromyaglia024 is my absolute favorite, but it has a very strong smell (not bad, probably about the same as Biofreeze). I like Biofreeze gel--it absorbs quickly. Salon Pas patches barely smell, but don't last as long as the package claims. Blue oil has a great smell, but just makes a dent in the pain. It's perfect for use at work."
I've got a sample for Biofreeze, so that will be next. I've also ordered a sample for SalonPas. I had to hold off on the sample for Fibromyalgia024 because I have to pay for shipping, and I can't afford that right now. I've also ordered about 8 other samples that were free and will be reviewing them as they come in.
As far as FibroGirlKate, she's got her own blog, just click her name up there to check it out! It seems very informative and interesting. I know I've added it to my Google Reader list!

Want to suggest a product I should review? Want to post your own experiences? If so just comment below or email me at Fibrolita@gmail.com

I hope my reviews can help you out a little! Have a wonderful and pain free day!

Fibro Product Review: China Gel

At my second appointment with RNA we talked about non-pharmaceutical ways to manage pain. I was given a sample of China-Gel to try out.
I tried it out that night and just LOVED it! The smell is a little strong, but not unpleasant in my opinion. It's like Vicks Vaporub with a bit of lavender in it. It brought my back pain from about an 8-9 to a 5 in about 4 minutes flat. After that it continued to have a soothing "cool-heat" for about 30 minutes. I call it "cool-heat" because that is how it felt to me. It was cool, but kind of warming at the same time. It felt great on my muscles.

The active ingredients are: menthol, camphor, ginseng extract, angelica extract, lavender oil, aloe vera, and witch hazel.

You too can get a free sample! All you have to do is send your name, address, and $1 in shipping and handling to them. Click here for more info.

After trying your sample you may want to order some, I know I do!
Order China-Gel

The only downside is that this is a bit on the more expensive side. I was given some other samples that I will be reviewing as well.

Do you know of a non-pharmaceutical pain treatment that has worked for you? Have you tried China-Gel? Tell me about it, and I will feature your comments in the next post!