As a young adult with rheumatoid arthritis, I’ve tried to steer away from ingesting pain relieving/anti-inflammatory pills that will eventually harm my liver. It’s not fun to wake up with achy joints in my hands, wrist, knees, and ankles. I’ve been trying to tough it out when it starts to swell, but as the day progresses, the pain becomes a nuisance .

It’s a miracle when our store started carrying Rugby Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream. I was ignorant to the fact that there were topical ointments I could use as a replacement for pills. So, when Joe suggested that I try the new pain relieving cream, it turned me into an addict- in the best way possible.

Rugby Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream first takes your mind off the pain areas by, ironically, creating a mild burning sensation. That burning feeling is such a relief that you welcome it, and that’s the part I’m addicted to the most. Depending on how much cream I put on affects how much heat I will feel and how fast it will work. What’s great about this product is the fact that I could target just the painful areas and get fast relief.

The cream comes in a blue plastic tube and has a white paste to it. The white paste goes away once you start rubbing it on your skin. The smell is potent. It’s as if you opened a can of Altoids and the aroma filled the room. I’m not sure if that was a great comparison, but it’s true nonetheless. This tube is also great to travel with. It’s 3 fluid ounces and it's as big as the palm of your hand.

I’ve already bought this product twice. I’ve let my family and friends try a bit of the cream when they had a sore shoulder or muscle aches, and they were as hooked as I was.

This product is a winner for pain relieving creams. So if you’re looking for something non-harmful to relieve your pain, I would highly recommend this product. You’ll always bring the heat with this one.