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Originally Posted by Angelina55
Northwest Pain Care is the doctor who told me I have no hope and there is nothing else I can do. He sent me on my way and pretty much told me not to come back. He said there is no reason for him to see me again. I would love to get a membership somewhere with a pool but I don't have the money, but in the summer I have access to a pool and I go swimming a lot. Or just walk in the water etc.. I have Lidoderm patches but I can't figure out where to put them since it is my entire left leg that is in pain. I have tried on my ankle where the pain is worse but it doesn't really help and taking them off is unbearable. I can always use a friend!  |
That is just horrible! Are you willing to come over the pass to either Issaquah or Seattle for care? Is there a YMCA that might offer a discount?
Lidoderm - I would place at least 2 on the most painful area for up to 12 hours. It helps to google a map of the nerve path so that the lidocain gets absorbed more easily. A good place to start would be by placing one right over the top of your groin crease, a little off center toward the outer thigh. Another would be on the top of your foot. If you can try using Voltaren gel 3x during the first 12 hours of the day and then wear the patches for the other half (taking them off in the shower or tub) that might do start to help you. The combo worked best. Nothing takes it all away.. as I am sure you know but enough to take the pain grimace away and even giggle a little.
Your new friend from across the pass,
Tessa