Instead of applying the Lidoderms to the breast itself, apply them
over that side of the back from the spine. Shingles pain radiates from the ganglia along the spinal column and I think Lidoderms work best
not at the point where pain is perceived, but blocking the nerves as they
enter the spinal cord.
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Sensory innervation of the breast is dermatomal in nature. It is mainly derived from the anterolateral and anteromedial branches of thoracic intercostal nerves T3-T5. Supraclavicular nerves from the lower fibers of the cervical plexus also provide innervation to the upper and lateral portions of the breast. Researchers believe sensation to the nipple derives from the lateral cutaneous branch of T4.
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http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic113.htm
This would be about the area between the shoulder blade and the spine on that side. Try putting your patch there.
I have never had success with Lidoderms placed over the perceived pain area, but always have success with interrupting the nerve anatomically.
I wish doctors understood this concept as well.
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