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Originally Posted by Leesa
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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Hi Lee, thanks for your response. I did read on another pain forum about Fentanyl patches, but I don't think they have been cleared for use in the UK (probably too expensive for our NHS ! )
I will ask my GP though, as you never know.
Best Regards
Roger