Hi everyone!

My struggle with pain began many years ago. I was diagnosed with RSD when I was 14 and had 6+ horrible months; couldn't walk, was incredibly drugged, etc. Thankfully because of some wonderful doctors my RSD is in remission.

Now I am dealing with residual nerve damage. After a few years of unsuccessful nerve blocks, lasting only a few days each, and different medications; neurotin, elavil, etc. 5 weeks ago got the qutenza patch. This patch has been some what of a miracle for me. I am finally off the elavil and feeling great but I feel the pain slowly creeping back.

So my question is for anyone who knows or has had the qutenza application. If the pain relief lasted 5 weeks the first time and I need to wait until week 12 for another application will the next application last maybe 6 weeks... I'm not sure if it works like that but it would be wonderful if it did.

Any comments would be appreciated. Thank you!!!