3) Lidoderm patches are patches with topical lidocaine, which works as a pain reliever. Lidoderm can work for low back pain among other things. Lidoderm, unlike Flector patches and Voltaren gel, is not a topical anti-inflammatory but rather a numbing medicine applied to the skin.
4) An over the counter option, though not as well studied, is Aspercreme cream, which is a topical salicylate (aspirin) pain reliever. It works by reducing swelling and inflammation in the muscle and joints.
I also use pain medication, both narcotic and NSAID, muscle relaxants sometimes, sleep medication and patches (Lidoderm and Flector), plus many other treatments such as frequent stretching, heat packs or hot baths, massage when I can afford it, walking and exercise when I feel up to it, I've tried acupuncture but didn't feel it helped much, etc.
I am 28 yrs old. I had my first child 2 yrs ago. During the pregnancy I had extreme back pain. After having my child, I find out I have 3 herniated disks and 3 bulging disks. I very very much want to have another child. However, I do not see any way to do that without putting the fetus at risk from medication. Currently I am seeing a pain manager who has me on oxycotnin 30mg BID, Skelaxin 800mg, and Flector patches. I want to know how it would be handled if I were pregnant.
Can a prescribed Lidoderm/ Lidocaine Patch 5% give u a pain pill buzz? 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 just started using something called the Flector patch which is a patch you put on your skin over the painful area and diclofenac, an antiinflammatory is absorbed - I can't take them orally due to stomach problems.
So, what I'm saying is stop beating yourself up, take what you need for medical reason always being aware that addiction is a slippery slope and keep looking for alternatives to the medication.
Best wishes to you - peace to your soul.
Is anyone out there using lidoderm patches for back and/or neck pain? My neurosurgeon just prescribed them for me--they're a topical anesthetic patch. I tried one, it seemed to help briefly. I've been taking Lyrica for about a month, trying to taper off hydrocodone (after 7 months of steady use), and wondering why I have not seen these lidoderm patches mentioned by anyone in any of the back pain boards I've looked at. Looking for input on this. Thanks.
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.
Does anyone have experience with Lidoderm Pain Patches? I use three per 12 hour period along with oxycodone, tramadol, neurontin and flexeril for pain. All the talk about Fentanyl has me concerned. BTW I am so thankful for this forum, whether or not one posts one can gain so much valuable information without fear of judgement. Kudos to sandee for keeping it going and thanx to everyone for straight up honesty in your replies to questions.
Noven Pharmaceuticals wants to come out with one as well, but their being tied up by Endo and a bunch of FDA nonsense.
This is a more recent article about Watson:
http://www.empr.
I had carpal tunnel when I worked a previous job form repetitive motion and I used those at night, which did help some. Also the Flector patch may help as well. Its an anti-inflammatory patch that you put on where it hurts. I hope that helps a little at least. good luck to you.
Some days it feels like none of the meds are doing anything to help. There are pain patches called Lidoderm, they are great for those sore muscles but kind of pricey. I would ask about them.
I am glad that you found us, please stick around, others here will join in as well. Have you checked out our health pages yet? They are a wealth of information.
Again Welcome to our little corner of cyberspace!!!
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.
If you can keep your dose as low as possible, you'll be doing yourself a huge favor. Even on meds I have days I cry it's so bad. But I refuse to up the dose. What happens if you need a big surgery and they can't cover your pain? I use lidoderm patches, Voltaren gel, ibuprofen and other non narcotic things. Chronic pain is terrible. It wears you down physically and emotionally and mentally. Narcotics are a double edged sword.
But I do and am also on Cymbalta,which besides being for depression,is supposed to help with neuralgia.I also wear Lidoderm patches and Flector patches which has diclofenic epolamine,whatever that is,lol.I also wear a tens pack,which is a spinal stimulator which is supposed to block the pain receptors from getting to your brain.
I was wondering if anyone else ever has lower back pain with their MS symptoms. Sometimes it is accompanied with a fogginess.......lidoderm patches help sometimes.
Hi. Have you asked your doctor about if Lidoderm patches can be prescribed? They're category B so no harm to baby in studies. Those worked wonders for me when I had a sprained coccyx. Worth a try!!
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