lidoderm and alcohol

t heard anyone say they tried Lidoderm patches-they work well for any part of your body you are in pain, and you can cut the patches into smaller ones if you want. They are only made up of lidocaine (numbing) for surface pain, muscle pain, any pain. You wear up to 3 for no more that 12hrs and then take a 12hr break. Only one bad thing is they don't stick well, I have to use heavy duty med tape, but they are worth it. Plus, they are 235.

Ive watched some of my friends go thru bad DTs and eat patches that were suppose to only be applied. I get Lidoderm Patches and have been keeping it a secret just incase. I don't wanna get robbed cuz they really help with my pain. I need to know if one of them ever find my patch and eat it or use it... will they get any kind of buzz from it?

I have tried my Lidoderm patches and they don't seem to work on sore necks or back pain. I had foot surgery and they helped for the pain after surgery on my joints and soft tissure damage.

For several days I used them on hip, leg and knee (by instructions for number of patches and length of time) and did get some relief; however, my calf is swollen and very, very numb to the touch, but also burning badly. I'm thinking that this is just a new thing for me (nerve pain being this bad) and that it is part of the disease rather than the Lidocain causing those symptoms. But thought I'd better put it out there and see about the experiences of others.

I recently received a phonecall from my neorologist and although I still do not have my dx she wanted to help me with some pain issues. I take Cymbalta at present and I do not like narcotics. We decided to try lideoderm patches. I have tried them 2 times and am not sure if I can tell a difference. Have any of you tried them? I am having neuropathic pain in my back and can not even stand my clothes to touch. She thinks I am in a flair. All I know is when I am no working I am sleeping.

No I am not trying to force my religious beliefs on anyone but mentioning the closeness that I feel here but not always at church. Again, any information on the Lidoderm Patch? Love Peace and Blessings...

Hi LainieC, First I want to welcome you to the Pain Management Forum and let you know that we are glad you found this Forum. I want to let you know that there are NO Doctors on this Forum only CP - Chronic Pain - Patients that help each other with our OWN expertise and experiences that we have developed through our OWN CP Issues. I'm sorry that I don't know if they make a Generic 5% Lidoderm Patch BUT I would suggest that you call your Pharmacist and ask them.

Yes I am on Fentenyl patches which I'm currently weaning off of, Vicodin for break through pain, Zanaflex for spasms and withdrawal symptoms from the fentenyl, and I have it here but havent started Altram(sp). The lidoderm dosn't give total relief but it does take away some of the very sharp pain (what can be a 10/10 scale goes down to about a 8/10).

Hi, I fell last year and broke my coxis. Eventually it fixed itself. Now it has moved and I am in a lot of pain. My doctor gave me Fentanyl patches and they are not doing much. I use Lidoderm patches for arhtitis pain. I don't know whether I can use both together and weather I can take some pain meds at the same time? I am going abroad in 10 days and there is no way I can cancel this trp... Please, help! Thanks.

Looks like its been held up. http://www.drugstorenews.

Lidoderm Patches (Rx Only or doctor sample) work better for me and 5% Lidocaine Cream (you can find online) is awesome! Hope this helps.

m going to suggest a couple of things that you have probably already tried. Heat (Therma Care or heating pad) and Lidoderm patches. These you must get a prescription for the patches but they offer some relief. I am so sorry that this is happening. It seems everyone is having a really bad time. Me included but I'll wait to vent when others feels better! And don't you dare wait so long next time! You let us know what's happening!

rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and osteoarthritis of the knees, hands and hips. People who have stomach issues from taking anti-inflammatories by mouth can bypass that problem with Voltaren gel. Endo Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Voltaren 1% gel, is the sole supplier and they have released a statement that Voltaren gel is on back order and they cannot estimate a release date. Hmm.

Voltaren gel and/or lidoderm patcges may help take the edge off. They are prescriptions but are topical and not systemic. Nerve pain can be hard to manage and you sometimes need to piece a bunch ofvthings together to getvrelief. Pool therapy may alsonhelp.

I get serious back pain in my lumbar. I have several lesions in my spine, which cause the MS hug, myoclonus in my legs, and the lumbar pain. I also get spasms around my shoulders. I recommend drugs for this one. I've tried stretching and heat and massage, and they do help a little. But nothing works as well as 60 mg of baclofen a day, and a flexaril when needed on top of that.

) Hip pain is terrible to deal with it affects your sleep and your daily activities. I urge you to see your Dr and find out your options for relief.

Is the pain constant or does it come and go? Have you ever tried lidoderm patches and compounded pain cream? Its non narcotic what im talking about. Is your pain isolated or everywhere? Did the juicing help at all? Did your weather change for the worst? So sorry to hear your having a bad day. I know your so strong. I know your hurting. Im sending you a big huge gentle hug.

I have tried the Ibuprofin no luck they gave me lidoderm patches and they help sometimes they wont do anything for me until I see pain management and that has a waiting list crappy...thank you for the LUCK i need it ...I will feel better one day I am sure...

I'm 36 weeks today, my back hurts I've done everything, and so irritated. Anybody have any other ideas for comfort? Like I said I've tried everything literally. Pillows, bath, laying on different sides, tea warming blanket etc.

It helps a whole lot, although nothing ever takes the pain completely away. I also use Lidoderm Patches. I use 3 a night one on my lower back and one behind both knees. I hope the Ultram ER works for you. Good luck.

Lidoderm Patches (they are generic now) and Voltaren Gel. The Lidoderm works by letting small amounts of the same numbing agent they give you when they work on your teeth. You can wear 12 hours on/12 hours off. The 12 hour off the Voltaren Gel would work also. Hope that helps!

) anyways I was very honest about the methadone addiction and that i was 9 days clean and finally getting back to normal. He prescr. percs 5/325 40 pills. I told him i did not want any kind of setback as i cant go through the wd's again. He said they they were 2 different types of drugs and would not put me in harms way and loosing the hard work of the last 9 days. For some reason I just dont believe him. Im hurting but scared to do this. what do you guys and gals think?

Ask your Dr. I'm pretty sure that it would depend on the cream. I was using a prescription NSAID cream before I got pregnant and had to stop once we found out because they don't know the risks and how much might actually get into your bloodstream. I know that most Dr.'s recommend tylenol as a safe pain killer during pregnancy. Good Luck!

A nurse friend gave me a sample of Voltaren gel and it worked great. I asked my surgeon about it and they gave me some samples and a prescription. (It' expensive, around $200 a tube. Now I use a compounded cream prescribed by my PM nurse practitioner. It has about seven different things in it. I know 2 of the ingredients are ketamine and lidocaine but I can't remember the rest. (This also runs around $200.) I find this works a bit better than the Voltaren.

to NO avail. I began to see a neurologist who prescribed Lyrica 300 mg. per day... and lidoderm patches both of which provide NO relief. I have used a cream called Capsaizen that worked one time, but never again. I am going to be starting (neurontin?) on Monday, but do not have high hopes. The ONLY relief EVER is fresh ice on the arm until I can fall asleep. Any others with this problem???

He also had me putting 10 drops of pennsaid on my elbow 3x a day and lidoderm patches(which never stay on) but yesturday he switched it to the voltaren gel and told me I should get a cortisone shot. At last my question, is the shot going to help? I have been taking all these drugs and putting on all this oil/gel and I am still in pain. I'm not sure if my neck is the root of my problem or something else. It seems odd that it keeps switching to different joints.

What should I do, I have had shingles for bout 9yrs now and they come every once in a blue moon, for the past month 1/2 I got them 3 times im on my 3rd one right now and it's on my knee and I have this pain that hurts and sometimes uncomfortable to bend knee or even relax, what should I do

After detoxification our patients that need surgeries usually get prescribed Ibuprofen , Neurontin and possibly Lidoderm. If hospitalized they have Toradol. We try to keep away from opiates or Tramadol if there was a history of abuse because it will trigger cravings.

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