thanks for all the welcomes! and thanks for the info on the mixture of the creams you use. i am debating what next ... we have a pharmacy right down the street that mixes the stuff ... and i have used a mix before, for back pain, before my facet blocks. i did have a problem though, with burns on my skin and still have scars from it ... anyone have that problem? my other question is does anyone have problem removing the patches? i have used the over the counter pain patches and removing them was very rough. ouch!
anyhow, i will read the site about the dental and eyes, thank you. my dentist over medicates me with a gel and then many injection [which i don't feel] and i take four ibuprophen before i go. i was in the midst of a flare when i went for a recent cleaning, and i can tell you, i will never do that again. everything hurt and the flare got worse. so one thing always sets the other off.
also found the info on the rsd after knee surgery and with the wrists interesting. we have so much info it is a wonder that no one has found a cure of some sort. i was very interested, and did some reading on, the clodronate, i believe injections, maybe we are getting close to answers? i will still have the nerve palsy anyhow but i could do without the swelling and pain.
well, it is raining here for the first day of the new year ... i wish you all a good and hope-filled new year. joan