[QUOTE=Dew58;502256]I have not had any blocks..I know they are coming,though I am in the same place per your question. The thought of needles I have to give blood at my PM appts., hurts for 2 weeks afterward.

I have used the Lidoderm patch and the Flector pain patches. Flector is a lot more expensive, as it has a stronger dose of pain killer. I find relief in both patches. I have not been able to wear either one the 12 hrs. that script indicates. I can take about 4 hrs. at one time.

I have noticed that the Lidoderm patch stays in place better than the Flector patch. The flector patch is thicker in form.

Welcome to the forum.

Dew[/QUOTE

Hi Dew,

I have had blocks in the past for other probs with my back. they are not that bad, they usually give you a local and some anesthesia and you don't even feel it when the doc gives the block. You just have to have someone drive you home, ice the spot where the doc gave you the block and pray it helps/works. I have had 8 blocks over the past 6 years and have not had good luck with them, but that is me and everybody is different. I have never had a sympathetic block and when I do get it, I hope/pray it helps me. thanks Dew

Kate