Topical creams for pain, okay not okay?

Question

Like A535 lotion, Voltaren, Ben Gay, Tiger Balm, those sort of things. This is what I have and it says consult a health care professional if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, but it's not like my doc is on call (I see her on Thursday though). My lower back is really killing me... I can't even sit comfortably on my couch. I guess I could call a helpline, but was wondering if someone already knows.

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Look up ABC of pregnancy safety, basically some doctors rate products and certain medications on their level of safety based on the alphabet so like a is one of the things that probably aren’t going to cause any issues like vitamins or Tylenol and it goes all the way down to “z”my doctor told me that muscle rubs in pain really gels are about a c on the level of saftey. Definitely been a life saver

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Omg, I have the same problem! My lower back and the cramps and pains in the backs of my legs. I love using creams for muscle or body pains and cramps, like deep heat or tiger balm. 
By any chance have you been told NOT to use them while pregnant or that it's ok to use them ?

Topical creams for pain, okay not okay?

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