Thread: SCS Battery and/or Lead Pain ?
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:07 AM
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Instead of Lidocaine patches, why not Fentanyl patches? Lidocaine patches are must TOPICAL pain killers. They don't get into the blood stream. The Fentanyl patches are much stronger. You would have to adjust your OTHER meds tho so you don't overdose. But it would probably help alot more.

I never had pain around the "generator" area. Mine was more in the back & legs. The SCS doesn't work worth a darn for the back. It's basically for the legs. If you have THAT beat, then you're in good shape.

Like I said, ask for the other patches & have them adjust your meds. Maybe that will help you. God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee
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