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Originally Posted by mrsD
Just a suggestion....
I don't think Lidoderms work on the bottoms of the feet.
I'd put them on the insteps instead. That is where both major nerves enter the foot.
A 1/2 patch is enough for each foot.
Also to try:
1) 1/2 patch around the top of the ankle before the foot starts.
2) if you think your issues are ganglion centered, then putting over the affected ganglions over the spine is best. This numbs them at the source.
This link shows yellow nerves...
http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pa...e-Anatomy.html
hit Ctrl + scroll wheel to enlarge. The 3rd photo (anterior) in the first array shows the main nerve coming down in the instep.
This link shows the nerves in the foot more clearly:
http://www.northcoastfootcare.com/pa...-the-Foot.html
This website is excellent for viewing the feet, anatomy and where the nerves are and go.
Most people see no effects from placement on the bottoms of the foot.
Some experimentation is necessary. For example I find some foot relief when I place a 1/2 Lidoderm behind my knee, on the thigh side of the bend. This hits the peroneal nerve that passes there to go down to the foot. |
Thank you soooo much for this information. I happened to read it accidentally...
I am using Lidoderm Patch in both the bottom of my feet but I was wondering why its not giving me any relief. Now I know.... I will have to put it where you suggested and see if there is a relief.
Mrs. D, my neurologist told me during my last visit that my large fibers are normal. She recommended that I should get my skin biopsy because my case is definitely a small fiber neuropathy. She explained to me that there are some cases of autoimmune diseases or antibodies that cannot be detected in the bloodworks (my blood results are all normal), but may be detected in the skin biopsy.
How true is this?
Thank you.