Hi All,
I've posted here before about my meraliga paresthetica and leg and foot peripheral neuropathy that has plagued me for the past 8 years after a rock climbing injury. I recently saw my physiatrist and, at my request, he prescribed me Lidoderm patches. I've been placing 1/2 of one on both sides of my pelvis (covering the top iliac crest and extending down to the hip flexros) for my MP although can't tell if they are working because I had cortisone injections in those spots just 5 days ago.

Any other suggestions on placement for MP or is that a good spot???

How about spots for skin crawling sensations going down the buttocks and hamstrings, and for vibrations in both feet??? So far I've just been placing one patch covering the L5 lumbar extending down to about L3. I noticed that if I place the pad lower it must be interferring with S4 and S5 because the rectum areas starts to tingling. I'm more interested in effecting the buttocks...Should I be placing one pad on each buttocks instead of near the sacrum??? I get all confused about placement because the doc told me to put them where I have the problem, but other people have noted success with placing them at the nerve root. It's been 4 days of use but no decrease in symptoms.

Anyone have success with Lidoderm patches for similar situations??

Thanks,
Joe