Profile Of The Month - June, 2009

Tennis Elbow & Tendonitis Patient
"...I'm writing to let you know how impressed I am with Penetrex. As a professional Keyboard player and music teacher I depend entirely upon my hands for my livelihood.

About a year ago I began to suffer from tennis elbow and tendonitis associated with playing and practicing too much. It got to the point that I had to cancel shows and stop practicing completely.

I went to chiropractors and general practitioners and had everything done from massage to Cortisone shots to magnetic therapy. Nothing worked. However the Cortisone did fix a nagging knee problem:).

My wife and I were searching everywhere on the net for possible treatments and came across your webpage. I was highly skeptical about it as I have tried many creams and lotions. I ordered some anyway and I am elated that I did. After three days of applying the cream after a hot bath my arms feel better than they have in a year.

I have no idea how it works, but it does. Thank you SO much for helping me combat a repetitive stress injury that was causing psychological as well as physical problems. Also thank you for your tremendous phone support and tolerance of my questions...."

Paul T.
Westbank, British Columbia, Canada

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Just wanted to let you know I just re-ordered two more jars of Penetrex. I have been fighting tennis elbow for about 10 years now, first the right elbow with many doctor visits and finally surgery to fix it. Then the pain went to my left elbow and I thought I was in for another surgery.

I started using Penetrex, on advice from a friend, and the pain progression was stopped in about 3 weeks. I continued to use the cream sporadically for 6 months (2 jars) and although not cured I was able to resume normal activities without paying the price.

I have to say that the quality of my life has been improved by the use of your product. Thanks! I would recommend anyone with pain caused by repetitive movement inflammation should try this product..."

Nicholas R.
San Clemente, Maryland

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...I was researching tennis elbow on the internet and the article I was reading referred me to your web site. I was impressed with what I read but remained skeptical. I called your representative on your toll free number to discuss the product before ordering.

After looking at the ingredients, and speaking to your phone rep, I decided to try the product. I have been suffering for about 3 years from chronic golfers and tennis elbow on BOTH arms (based on the two sites of my pain). I was waking up daily with numb arms and hands.

Changing my three year old, even putting on her leather sneakers was a source of great discomfort and pain. She wears orthotics in her shoes and I could not manage them on my own as they require some manipulation to get them on.

I have been using Penetrex for three weeks now, and just ordered six more jars. I can put her orthotics and shoes on quite easily now! The relief I feel is amazing. It seems to be better each day, and the awakening with the painful numbness is nearly gone now.

The best part is that the cream appears to be "curative" rather than just disguising the pain. Range of motion is very improved, and though I know the condition still is there, I am not constantly guarding my motions now! And muscles that had started to "atrophy" from disuse are also improved!

I do have a suggestion. The jar description should be changed to something that states "wellness or curative"...since that is a truer description. Though it does relieve pain, the pain relief seems to be the secondary result of the "curative" effect! And that is the highest compliment I can make about this unique product!

I use it three times a day, but if I forget one time now, it is still a lasting relief! I imagine I will be using it twice a day soon. I am going on vacation soon, and am looking forward to swimming and using my arms pain free now! Thank you!..."

Rita H.
Wake Forest, North Carolina

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...I must admit I thought I got e-ripped-off at first because this cream wasn't what I expected. I was expecting something like a souped-up "Ben-Gay" cream so when I didn't feel anything at all after the first application, I thought I bought "snake-oil". After a few hours though, I noticed a definite improvement and after 12 hrs, the "tennis elbow" pain was greatly attenuated after several applications.

I have been using this cream for 2 days now and I can say that the pain is nearly gone - what a relief. I feel this is the best product of it's kind that I've tried and I've tried a lot. I don't want to keep getting cortisone injections and I'm always debating when I get a recurrence of this condition as to how much pain I will tolerate before seeing the doctor again.

This product is permitting me an alternative treatment - Thanks! I have bookmarked your site for a future reorder and will definitely pass this on to others!!..."

Lewis M.
Quaker Hill, Connecticut

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Anti-inflammatories and wearing a band for a month seemed to reduce the symptoms of my tennis elbow, but when I discontinued the pills and the band, I noticed that the pain had not gone away.

When I first applied your cream I felt instant relief. It was so miraculous that I thought it was probably the placebo effect I was experiencing! I've used your cream for about 10 days now and I can carefully grab and lift items again without feeling pain.

I am very hopeful that after a few more weeks of using the cream, my tennis elbow will be gone completely. The reason I ordered Penetrex is that I know the benefits of Arnica. Growing up in Europe, we always had Arnica around the house for bruises and sprains.

If you have any other products for common ailments, please put me on your mailing list and send me information..."

Olga R.
Toronto, Canada

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...I don't know where to email my appreciation to you guys so I am sending a note of appreciation here. I ordered the Penetrex last week for my mother. My parents are living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and I am studying in Germany.

I am grateful that the delivery is super swift! It just took 4 days (from the date I received a letter of confirmation of delivery). Thumbs up for the efficiency! That's really incredible...considering the long journey and customs etc....

Today, my mum phoned me to tell me she's been using it for several days now. And although it didn't work wonders suddenly to her Tennis Elbow, it did really make the pain more bearable and actually has a soothing feeling.

My mum is very satisfied with the product (and it smells nice as well, slight minty smell, she says) and she will definitely want more in the future. She's also considering massaging the cream on my dad's right knee which sometimes ached after he had surgery on his knee about 3 years ago.

I just want to say thank you for making a wonderful product that actually works and making me feel more confident with internet sales. :)))..."

Jana K.
Hessen, Germany

Elbow Tendonitis Patient
"...Just got my Penetrex today. Thanks for getting it to me so fast. I can't believe how fast it works! I thought I would have to go through this several week process before getting any results. Almost immediately after applying the cream, I could feel the decrease in pain & discomfort in my elbow.

It has been killing me for 6-10 weeks. The best the Drs. have done is give me a strap that cuts off my circulation after a while. I really feel the Penetrex is going to help in healing my elbow. Not to be pessimistic, but I was pretty sceptical at first about your cream. I still am not sure it will go as far as I am hoping for, but I will keep praying and keeping up the faith..."

Charles L.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Tennis / Golfer's Elbow & Frozen Shoulder Patients
"...You may be interested to know that of the 2 pots I ordered in last month, one was for me and my husband to 'keep in the fridge' as a standby for any aches and pains [fortunately the Tennis Elbow I had a couple of years ago has NOT returned]. The other one was for a friend of mine, Christine, who I do circuit classes with.

Over the past couple of months she's been complaining of pain in her elbow, which has recently been diagnosed as Golfers Elbow [not due to a repetitive injury, but she bumped her elbow on something at work]. She's been finding that there's lots of exercises she can't do as her elbow is too painful. I suggested she try Penetrex.

Not having access to the internet, I said I'd order it for her. She's been using it now for 2 weeks, and although it's still quite painful, she thinks / is hopeful that it's beginning to help. I think, like all of us who enjoy working out in the gym, she's impatient and wants the pain to go away completely and immediately. I know I did!

BUT [and this is amazing!] a few days before Christmas she applied some Penetrex to her father's Frozen Shoulder. Apparently he's suffered for years, and nothing he's tried has helped to relieve the pain. He was totally skeptical, but literally 10 minutes later he said his shoulder actually felt warm and a few hours later he had much more movement in it than he'd had for a long time!

A week later he rang Christine to ask if she could get him a pot - hence the order from me yesterday! The second pot I ordered yesterday is for a colleague of mine here at work who also suffers from Frozen Shoulder - but in BOTH shoulders!

I gave her your web address yesterday and said I'd be ordering a pot for Christine's
father, so could order a pot for her too if she was interested. Having read your website she asked me to get her a pot too - so let's hope she finds similar relief. Best regards.

P.S. Just before Christmas I noticed another lady at the circuit class wearing a support bandage on her elbow, so asked her what the problem was. Apparently she has Tennis Elbow, and the pain is getting extreme. She's a PE teacher [and also does triathlons], so for her job I expect it was becoming a problem.

I mentioned Penetrex and the success I'd had with it and gave her your web address - she said she'd order a pot immediately. I'll be seeing her tonight for the first time since Christmas, so it will be interesting to know if she's had some relief. I'll let you know!..."

Susan O.
Bath, England

Cervical Spine Inflammation Patient
"...I would like to let you know how fantastic Penetrex has been for me. I came to find it more or less by accident whilst surfing the net. I am a pianist and composer and had become very depressed, to the point of contemplating suicide.

Due to the disabling pain in my wrists, fingers and elbows, caused by a cervical spine problem, I could not play. With a combination of acupuncture and Penetrex, I can play again!

I am a Registered Nurse, and I have a number of clients as part of a pain management program. One jar of the Penetrex is for a client, to whom I gave a sample, and he asked me to buy him some as he found it so helpful (he is also a musician).

My grandmother uses it for her arthritis and is able to do her cross-stitching again. It is a truly wonderful product. Thank you once again...."

Jocelyn G.
Cumbria, United Kingdom

Customer Service (we take a lot of pride in this!) 
"...I would just like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your outstanding service. I recently submitted an order online with your company and was wondering what was taking my order so long.

Then today my wife receives a call from one of your representatives informing us that the shipped package had being returned with an undeliverable address label. Turns out I used part of my work address and home address. Whoops. Also turns out that your rep will not charge me a extra shipping charge to send it again with the correct address.

It is outstanding Service like this that will keep me coming back and sending many new customers your way...."

Rick W.
Henderson, Colorado

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
"...I just wanted to let you all know that I ordered a jar of Penetrex and it is AWESOME.

I work in a factory and use my hands all night and at first I was very skeptical about purchasing your product because there are so many rip off items for sale that are guaranteed to work, but as the pain got worse I thought I would give it a chance and I am glad that I did.

I also let another girl at work use it and her daughter is going to order her a jar. The numbness and tingly feeling associated with carpal tunnel is gone with this cream. I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from this kind of pain, no more waking up in the middle of my sleep cause I can't feel my arms and wrists. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!..."

Trilla A.
Cleveland, Ohio

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...I recently ordered Penetrex from your company in the USA after doing some research on the web. While I was sceptical I decided that for USD 27 it was worth the gamble to see if the cream worked. I had already spent in excess of $500 in medical bills for Physiotherapy shockwave treatment with little or no success.

Well I can say that I have been amazed. I have battled with chronic tennis elbow in both arms for 8 months and within two weeks it has completely gone, and once again I am pain free. Thanks a million..."

Keith M.
Singapore

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
"...I just wanted to let you know that I have never ordered anything online before.

I'd wake up in the middle of the night because my hands and arms were falling asleep. My hands were so sore that it was preventing me from doing my job properly. Every day for 8 or 9 hours I use a scanning gun that weighs six pounds, major repetitive motion.

I was at the end of my rope and was dreading telling my employers that I thought I had carpal tunnel. I didn't want to have surgery and couldn't afford to be off work. So I went on Google.com and came across your web site. I figured what the heck, if it doesn't work I'm only out $23.00.

First of all, I was very impressed at how fast it came in the mail. Second of all and most importantly, it worked! The very first night I used it, my hands didn't fall asleep and I am now pain free.

I am totally impressed with your product and I have been recommending it to everyone. In fact, my aunt was suppose to have carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists this fall. She started using your product and she too is now pain free.

I promote your product and hand out your order forms to everyone. In fact, I promote Penetrex so much, that I joke with people and tell them I should become a salesman for Biomax. Thank you for everything so much..."

Eileen K.
Freeport, Maine

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Though I'm fairly young, I have been afflicted with tennis elbow for several years, and had become accustomed to tolerating moderate pain almost constantly throughout the summer months when my outdoor activities are at their peak.

Then I started a new job, requiring me to keyboard for almost an entire eight hour workday. With the addition of long hours of data entry at a computer, I was now feeling pain down into my wrist and hand as well even to the point of being awakened from sleep whenever I moved. It hurt to turn the ignition key in my car, it hurt to use hairspray, it hurt to do anything with my right hand.

Preparing to visit my doctor for help, I did an Internet search for "tennis elbow" and found my way to the Penetrex website. I was very skeptical, but ordered Penetrex because of the no-risk guarantee. I applied the cream twice per day, once in the morning immediately after showering and once in the evening before bedtime.

To my surprise and delight within one week I had considerable relief from the pain. After one more week, I can honestly say my pain was hardly noticeable. The only change in my activities was the addition of the Penetrex. Penetrex is awesome, I recommend it highly!..."

Kimberly P.
Novi, Michigan

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
"...Your product is AMAZING!!! I couldn't believe the first night I used it and I actually slept through the night. I suffer from Carpal Tunnel and have been treated with all kinds of prescription drugs, even Tylenol with Codeine, which did nothing for me.

I tried expensive creams...nothing!! I was skeptical about buying yet another product but thought I would try just one more. I am scheduled to receive Carpal Tunnel surgery but meanwhile I needed something for the numbness and tingling sensations in my fingers and thumb at night.

I highly recommend this product and will order again.....also I must add, shipping was very quick!!..."

Lois G.
Golden, Colorado

David L.
Winston Salem, North Carolina

Karen P.
Lancashire, England

Strained Calf Muscle & Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Thank you for your quick delivery. I must say that your product is excellent. I have let some of my tennis buddies use the cream and they have ordered as well.

I strained a calf muscle and it seemed to help heal it much quicker than the first time I strained it. My sister uses it for her tennis elbow and swears by it.

Thank you for such a great product..."

Phil L.
Cordova, South Carolina

Tennis & Golfer's Elbow Patient
"...Just a note to say thank you. I was suffering from tennis elbow and golfers elbow in both arms following years of bad posture and abuse using a computer for work. The arrival of RSI was a shock despite the fact that I had swapped mouse hands from left to right almost a year earlier because of discomfort in my right forearm.

I started with constant pain and tingling in my forearms and elbows in February this year. Then followed various intensive treatments which included, physio (little progress) osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture and cranial massage. I was getting a little better after 2 months but my arms seemed weaker (as I had stopped all sports and housework, driving etc. in order to rest my arms), and I still had almost constant pain.

I had hit the brick wall and despaired of full recovery. I decided to order your cream in early June. After 2 weeks of use my arms began to feel stronger and this teamed with ongoing treatment and deep massage seemed to have turned the corner for me.

It's now late July and although I still have the odd twinge I am well on the mend and am about to resume cycling and even a little computer work at the office. I feel as though I have my old life back.

I still use the cream 1 to 2 times a day and continue an exercise regimen which I hope will see me back to full recovery in the next few months. Penetrex made the difference at a crucial stage when I needed to move from holding the RSI at bay to recovery. Many thanks once again..."

Melissa H.
Cheshire, United Kingdom

Ankle Sprain Patient
"...About a month ago I tore a lower abdominal muscle while cycling hills (very steep and in high gear). After two weeks and not getting better I decided to see a physician over concern of a hernia.

My doctor told me I did not have a hernia, but rather a slightly torn muscle. Relieved I went home and thought hey, Arnica is for blunt trauma, a torn muscle is trauma, so...why not try it. I did and by day three I was almost totally relieved of symptoms.

I was told not to do anything for three weeks by the doctor and then start at 20% of what I would normally do. By week three of the injury and week one of using Penetrex I was back to normal. This gets better.

The stomach healed and now I'm back on the tennis court. After playing a solid hour and a half, what happens, I roll my ankle. We have all had sprained ankles before and this one was bad. My opponent said he never saw anyone drop so quick on the court. Nice guy huh? Well we load my bike up and I get dropped off at home only to hobble my way inside.

38 years old is catching up with me guys. Anyways, right to the Penetrex. Sure enough I was back on the court in one week, not full strength, but a good 75%. The top tendon was so sprained the first day it looked like a broken bone. Week two is nearing its end from this injury and I can honestly say I am at near full strength. My opponent thought I would be out for six weeks.

Tell the guy who makes this stuff to never stop because as long as Penetrex is around I get to pretend I'm the 24 year old I once was! Thanks again Biomax..."

Richard C.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Bill W.
Eros, Louisiana

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Well, I'm now a member of the believers club. This stuff works. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being extremely hurtful, my elbow was a 9.5 at the time of the 1st application. After my 4th application the pain is almost gone, now at about a 1 or a 2 on my subjective pain scale.

That is a lot of improvement in less than 24-hrs. I've been putting up with this tennis elbow for over a week before I found your Penetrex website. Sure glad I took a chance on your product..."

Gary W.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
"...I work in a factory where we use a lot of air tools and one of them is an air impact tool which is very hard on the hands. I found your Penetrex on the Internet looking for something that might relieve the pain of Carpal Tunnel. I figured I would try it but I was very skeptical.

I tried it for about 2 weeks and gradually my pain has totally left my hands and the numbness is all but gone. I have told my fellow workers about this wonder cream and I am now ordering for my friends also. We all cannot thank you enough..."

Steven F.
La Habra, California

Golfer's Elbow Patient
"...I just had to write and say Thank You for such a great product as Penetrex. For years I didn't know why my elbows hurt and ached like they did. I finally asked the doctor and as usual was put on prednisone which is great for the time you're taking it. But as predicted the pain came back.

The doctor sent me to physical therapy and that is where I was actually diagnosed with golfer's elbow (the doctor had said it was bursitis even after x-rays). While doing my exercises I wanted to find out more info on golfer's elbow and ran across your website. I ordered the Penetrex and much to my surprise it worked.

Using this along with my physical therapy has reduced the pain by 85%. I am now done with physical therapy and I'm wearing some braces to rest my elbows while I try to totally recoup (surgery is not one of favorite things to do) and strengthen the muscles & tendons.

I know the cause of my condition is a number of things  1) I'm a candlemaker by trade  2) I use computers a lot  3) muscles not in shape (just because you're not fat doesn't mean you're in shape.)  4) I'm an avid gardener. All these activities put too much strain on muscles and tendons.

I now use Penetrex and do some tissue massage then I do 20 minutes in the morning of all over body stretching. I also stretch the elbows before I work and try to limit the activity to 20 min. and I'll stop to stretch. I couldn't have done it without your product. The thought of me not being able to make my candles or do gardening had me in tears one night.

It has also worked on a hip problem I've had from lack of motion. Thanks to you (and my proper diagnosis from the physical therapist) I can ride on my husband's motorcycle. We may actually go buy a new GoldWing so we can go interstate on the bike.

Thanks again. My physical therapist was going to order your product from my recommendation. There will always be a jar of Penetrex in my cabinet simply because it works..."

Suzanne L.
Provo, Utah

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & Golfer's Elbow Patient
"...I have been using Penetrex for about 2 months and have experienced very good results. I suffer from two ailments, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome and Golfers Elbow (Tendonitis). This is the first product I have used that has significantly helped my problem..."

Charles C.
Tokyo, Japan

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patient
"...I can't believe the relief your cream has given me. Within 3 applications I found the numbness had improved by 30%, the next day 50%, and within a week almost back to normal.

I happened to have an appt with my specialist this week and took your cream along (he was most impressed). It cost me two hundred and five dollars for the consultation and test, and guess what, he told me to continue with the cream.

So, I am emailing you for a further supply. My friend is also keen to try it as I have found it also works for so much more than CTS..."

Denise P.
Midlothian, Illinois

Wrist Tendonitis Patient
"...Hi. I wanted to tell you that I have had wonderful results using Penetrex!!!! I had almost completely lost the use of my right hand and arm due to the pain and constriction due to tendinitis in my right wrist. Penetrex is incredible, it absolutely worked for me!!!!!! I am a walking billboard for Penetrex! Thank you so much!..."

Joan O.
Lansing, Kansas

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...I have been suffering with tennis elbow for 8 long months. After 2 weeks of using your Penetrex I am pain free. It seems so hard to believe. I read the testimonials on your web site and I decided I had nothing to lose, so I ordered a jar.

I have tried everything else. I play tennis 6 days a week. I have been taking 2400 mgs of ibuprofen a day in order to play. I ice my elbow at least 3-4 x a day. I've had cortisone shots, oral steroids and even acupuncture.

I can't understand how or why this cream works but in my case it does. I applied the cream almost every 2 hours for the first week, and then gradually tapered off to 4x a day. I have been wrapping my arm with the cream and an ace bandage at night, and I am waking up in the morning with no stiffness or pain whatsoever.

I have been playing tennis for a week now without pain, and 3 days now without my tennis elbow band, my arm feels so free! I just ordered another 3 jars, there's no way I will be without this cream. Thank you for such a wonderful product!..."

Robin L.
Honolulu, Hawaii

Tennis Elbow Patient
"...Thanks for the tub of Penetrex - I call it my 'magic cream' because it works like magic!! The tennis elbow has cleared and I'm now no longer in any pain whatsoever. Amazing stuff - How does it work? I don't know. I'm able to continue with my sporting activities without any problems - I'll be back for another tub of 'magic cream' soon. PS - TELL THE DOCTOR HE BETTER NOT STOP MAKING IT!!!..."

Adrienne P.
Parkside, Australia

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TMJ, Arthritis Patient
"...I can't tell you how excited my family is over this product. My father-in-law uses it to help with his arthritis. He has bad knees and hip. It helped my sister-in-law with pain in her neck after a car accident and now she wants to keep some in her home.

I let a friend use my jar for TMJ pain when she was visiting from Maryland and she said she is going to order some for herself. I stared using it for carpal tunnel and didn't have to have surgery.

I told my doctor about it and she wrote it into my file. My husband's cousin got some for his sister and a friend who suffers with carpal tunnel. This is the greatest product we've found in a long time. We tell everyone about it..."

Terri S.
Indianapolis, Indiana

Tendonitis & Trigger Finger Patient
"...I just received my first jar of Penetrex last Thursday and have been using it now for just 3 days on my tendonitis that I have in my index finger from a guitar injury sustained 15 months ago.

I have to admit that I am skeptical. For the last 2 months, I have been undergoing extensive physical therapy to reduce the inflammation and have a nodule in my index finger.

I have a classic case of tendonitis/RSI. I have not used my finger on the guitar for 6-7 weeks now AND still it is very red and swollen at the tendon (tendonitis is so stubborn and fights every step of the way to stick around I guess).

Since using Penetrex now for the last 3-4 days, I notice the redness going away in a dramatic fashion. Also, the elevated indentation in my finger caused by the nodule/tendon swelling has reduced in the last 3-4 days.

I have been doing ultrasound and icing and electrotherapy and anti-inflammatory prescription pills prescribed by my doctor now for the last 2 months BUT I think it's the Penetrex that is causing this dramatic change of events that have occurred in in my finger the past 3-4 days.

I plan to keep using Penetrex and will probably be one of many who continues to re-order your product. I hope Penetrex helps me make a full recovery of my tendonitis soon. The redness has been reduced in just 3-4 days. My "trigger finger" clicking sensation has dramatically been reduced as well in just 3-4 days since Penetrex.

Thanks for your product. I'm looking for more than just "temporary" relief. I think Penetrex may actually be "healing" my tendonitis rather than just "covering up the pain". I hope to be playing guitar again soon as it's driving me nuts to not be able to right now..."

Myron A.
Elkhart, Indiana