Re: Sheila-desensitizing cream

[Guest guest]

I'm not Sheila, but we use ElaMax to numb the boys' arms for

blood draws.

It works wonders. No tears from my older son at all. My younger

son still fusses, but just because of the idea of the whole thing,

not because it actually hurts to be stuck. I think his arm hurts

more because he struggles.

ElaMax used to be called Emla Cream and it is topical lidocaine.

ElaMax completely numbs the area in 30 minutes.

Jody

mom to -5 and -8

SCD 20 months

[Guest guest]

Where do you get the cream?

, Nate ASD, SCD 3 weeks

[Guest guest]

" Where do you get the cream? "

I am not exactly sure of its status right now.

It was behind the pharmacy counter, but I had to pay for it myself

because I was told it was " over the counter " .

So, I am not exactly sure what's going on. You might just try

calling your local pharmacist and ask them how you can get a

tube of ElaMax. They should know whether you need a

prescription.

Jody

mom to -5 and -8

SCD 20 months

[Guest guest]

Hi Bonnie,

I don't use it but other parents have posted that they do. They

usually find it very effective.

Sheila 42 mos SCD, 21yrs UC

mom of SCD 27 mos

> What kind do you use and where does one buy it?

>

> Our doctor recommends B-12(methycobalamine) for my 11 yr old but I

> know how painful it is (tried it myself).

>

[Guest guest]

You can go to a drug store or pharmacy and ask for a topical

anesthetic cream. There are several over the counter brands you

don't need a prescription for. We pay $15 for a small 5 gram tube

of LMX 4, but it doesn't take much and lasts for quite a while (we

give our son the shots 2 times a week).

5/Nick 3- SCD 4 Months