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Along a different line, Zip once recommended Voltaren to me for my plantar fasciitis. It helped a great deal, even though not intended for that. It is now non-prescription, you may have seen the ads on TV. I am trying it now for a new problem, a pain in my right foot at the base of the big toe. Does not hurt when I am walking, the pain comes after, and can be considerable and long-lasting. Am hoping it works.