Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 , Hi there, I have the lidocaine patches for my lower back pain and my hip bursitis. I don't find they do much for me, but everyone is different and you may find they work wonders for you. Give them a shot and who knows, they might be just the thing. I'm really happy for you that you've found a good doc. I'm lucky...it only took me 3 tries to find a good one but Dr D is the BEST! He actually listens to what I have to say and works WITH me, not against me with my meds. Hoping your day is as pain free as possible Lori/ladifrog Lidocaine patch? Hi, all! I saw a new doctor today... he's trying out lidocaine patches for my lower back pain... anybody got any experience with these? I'm cautiously optimistic about this doctor... he seems genuinely interested in fixing me. He's not convinced that my problems have been accurately diagnosed, partly because I'm not responding to the treatments that have been tried, and partly because he couldn't trigger the pain any way other than having me stand up for too long. So finding a doctor who wants to know what the problem *really* is, is very encouraging. One thing that really surprised me... I had created a document that listed all of the meds I take (with dosage, frequency, and what they're supposed to treat), all of my allergies (it's a long list), all of the things I've tried, including the meds that haven't worked, and all of my other medical issues. I was halfway prepared to be dismissed as some kind of hypochondriac, but I think he said three separate times how helpful that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 In a message dated 7/13/2006 2:09:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, laughsinglive@... writes: Hi, all! I saw a new doctor today... he's trying out lidocaine patches for my lower back pain... anybody got any experience with these? my pain Dr was trying them a few years ago for neuropathy and RSD first it felt great but within minutes my skin was on fire I had a reaction to them but I bet if I didn't they would have helped .. they were very expensive about a thousand a month Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I use the Lidocaine patches for hypersensitivity pain due to RSD and they work great for that. does not work on other pains, but the patches have been a godsend for me. I was unable to put a shirt on without them at times. Everyone experiences different things. I used lidocaine ointment and it did nothing. I also used ketamine cream, which is s surgical anestetic and it did NOTHING. Try them. You have nothing to lose. Pain is subjective. Everyone is different. Good luck. Debbie In a message dated 7/13/2006 2:09:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, laughsinglive@... writes: Hi, all! I saw a new doctor today... he's trying out lidocaine patches for my lower back pain... anybody got any experience with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I have been using them for about a year. They only work in certain areas for me and only if the pain is about a 4 mostly on muscles. My mom on the other hand uses them everyday for her knee and back and she swears by them. everyone is so different in the way they react to different meds what helps one may hurt another. I found that Thermacare pads work great if used in conjunction with my pain medication. I should have stock in the company. I know a lot of people use ice but it never did anything for the pain except make the pain come from a frozen knee. Diane > > Hi, all! > > I saw a new doctor today... he's trying out lidocaine patches for my lower > back pain... anybody got any experience with these? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 In a message dated 7/14/2006 2:18:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, laughsinglive@... writes: I did expect at least the skin right under the patch to get numb... am I not understanding how these things work? I dunno they didn't work for me I havent seen anyone say they worked for them yet lol Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 > > > my pain Dr was trying them a few years ago for neuropathy and RSD first > it > felt great but within minutes my skin was on fire I had a reaction to > them but > I bet if I didn't they would have helped .. they were very expensive > about a > thousand a month > > Rose Whoo-boy, yeah, they *are* pricey! I have pretty good insurance, but we just started our plan year 7/1 and I'm back to meeting the deductible ... I'm really glad I get the contract price on them! $172 for a box of 30! And so far, they're not helping... I did expect at least the skin right under the patch to get numb... am I not understanding how these things work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 In a message dated 7/14/2006 5:50:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, rachael79rsd@... writes: I tried lidocaine for a while a few yrs back for my rsd pain. They numbed me up for a while, worked ok but had to stop using cause they hurt so bad to rip off my skin. they may help you and i hope they do - worth a try! moderator The lidocaine also comes in ointment form to avoid the sticking to the sensitive skin. I understand that. Unfortunately, even though it hrt taking them off, I needed them desperately to stop the hypersensitivity. Ketamin creme did nothing and is supposed to be stronger. Go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I tried lidocaine for a while a few yrs back for my rsd pain. They numbed me up for a while, worked ok but had to stop using cause they hurt so bad to rip off my skin. they may help you and i hope they do - worth a try! moderator > > Hi, all! > > I saw a new doctor today... he's trying out lidocaine patches for my lower > back pain... anybody got any experience with these? > > I'm cautiously optimistic about this doctor... he seems genuinely > interested > in fixing me. He's not convinced that my problems have been accurately > diagnosed, partly because I'm not responding to the treatments that have > been tried, and partly because he couldn't trigger the pain any way other > than having me stand up for too long. So finding a doctor who wants to > know > what the problem *really* is, is very encouraging. > > One thing that really surprised me... I had created a document that listed > all of the meds I take (with dosage, frequency, and what they're supposed > to > treat), all of my allergies (it's a long list), all of the things I've > tried, including the meds that haven't worked, and all of my other medical > issues. I was halfway prepared to be dismissed as some kind of > hypochondriac, but I think he said three separate times how helpful that > was. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 > > The neuro I went to yesterday suggested the Lidocaine patch. I take it is will really hurt someone with haairy legs? > In a message dated 7/14/2006 5:50:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, > rachael79rsd@... writes: > > > > I tried lidocaine for a while a few yrs back for my rsd pain. They numbed me > up for a while, worked ok but had to stop using cause they hurt so bad to > rip off my skin. they may help you and i hope they do - worth a try! > > moderator > > > > > > The lidocaine also comes in ointment form to avoid the sticking to the > sensitive skin. I understand that. Unfortunately, even though it hrt taking them > off, I needed them desperately to stop the hypersensitivity. Ketamin creme > did nothing and is supposed to be stronger. Go figure > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 > > > The neuro I went to yesterday suggested the Lidocaine patch. I take > it is will really hurt someone with haairy legs? It must depend on your skin... or maybe the brans? I've got Lidoderm, and they just about fall off my back, and for me, they're not even slightly uncomfortable to pull off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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