Hi Nik-key
thanks for your info on the patches , perhaps your hair is shorter than mine but will give them a go.
my o.c is being caused by 2 brain tumours inoperable, benign but causing me a lot of symptoms. jane mCc

I'm the same - my ON was caused by a car accident/whiplash - but the other lady in the crash came off much worse and I just keep reminding myself of that.

I've had a horrible few months - but I'm sure she's had much worse

Yes, things can always be worse. I read your other post regarding the nerve blocks - I'm happy to hear you are getting some relief. I'm waiting for insurance to approve pain management for mine so relief is still beyond my grasp.
Ellena

I hope you find some relief soon Ellena.

Hugs

Thanks Charliebubs. I called the NS's office today and will call again tomorrow. Its crazy that I need to wait this long.

Ellena

Did you get anywhere with them yet, Ellena?

Thanks for asking, but unfortunately, the doc they were referring me to doesn't believe he can do anything for me so my chart was placed on the NS's desk and his assistant is waiting for further direction from him. I gave her a name of a doc to suggest to him so I'll call there tomorrow and see what he has decided. And, then they still need to get insurance approval and we are getting ready to go away for two weeks. I'm still dealing with pain and doing what I can, but its getting worse and lying down is only possible now without a pillow and my eyes are really giving me fits. I'm really getting discouraged here and starting to think I'll never get any relief (sorry I'm just feeling sorry right now cause I've got enough pain to deal with without this). I woke up with muscle spasms at 4:00 this morning in my neck and the doc is thinking that the muscles are so aggravated in my neck from the bulging disc that its inflaming the nerve.

I do hope your still doing well and I really appreciate you asking. Sorry I'm still so bummed out.

Take care, Ellena

Actually my hair is really really long.
What I do is cut the patch in very thin strips,
part the hair and place them. Its a bit of work, but it is worth it!

Ok, now this is a tip I can use!

They had a huge tendency to fall off my head... I ended up holding them in place by wrapping an Ace-bandage around by head (under the pigtails I had already put my hair in trying to get it out of the way).

Needless to say, I looked ridiculous. I could only use them when I was at home.
Alone.
Completely Alone.
I'll have to try out your tip. Thank you so much.

LOL I was trying to picture you in pigtails and ace bandage The things we do for relief! If you cut it into small enough pieces it should stay on your scalp. I just hold there for a little bit to make sure it sticks good.
I wear them on my face as well for TN, so I understand what you mean about not wanting to go out in public
Take care and let me know how it works for you~Nikki