Jazzbabe , I live in Fl. and being in the sun is a big part of my life . We go to the beach and do things outdoors alot  . Probably, if the area is coverd for short periods of time maybe it won't hurt . Ask your Doc. about it . I use it on my neck , spine , arm , shoulder and right knee only at night or when I know I am not going to be in the sun and I don't use it everyday . I probably should but I don't . Here lately I'm having trouble sleeping because I can't get comfortable so know I will have to use it more often or get another treatment . Funny thing is I don't hurt that bad during the day  when I am active . As long as I'm moving I'm not hurting . Glad that it works for you and hooray ! on the 91 lb. wt. loss and not having to use your cane ! That is wonderful . Gook luck and keep up the good work your doing great ! ~ Cindy

Cindy-

Oh, no!  I rode ariund all weekend with my sunroof open!  No harm done, though!

I agree  it does work fast ! I have Osteoarthritis   and my Dr. prescribed it for me . It really works good but the downside for me is you aren't suppose to get in the sun while your using it and I like being outside . I guess a lot of medication is like that though .

What kind of pain meds do you all take for pain..I have severe arthritis in my hip and knee..shoots down to my toes. I wa**** by a car about 30 years ago and have severe pain esp when its going to rain. I take oxycodone when needed..mostly at night. But it doesn't last long..maybe a couple hrs before the pain returns. I almost hate asking for a script because my Dr said its additive and doesn't want me to be an addict???!! I am in pain..I am in my 50's and don't even drink or smoke. Suggestions?

Tramadol isn't a muscle relaxant, it's the generic for Ultram, which is an acetominephen/hydrocodone pain medicine.

Kind of like Tylenol 3.

I take tramadol prn for pain, and flexaril, whch is a muscle relaxant three times a day.