I had no trouble with them sticking they hurt coming off. They help my feet
my knee and calves of legs and ankles..Mel use one of those sticky
patches you used to keep Alan's patches on..Now the down fall for some
people is they make Bob itch,but Bob is allergic to Benedryl which is different.
Mt 92 yr. old Aunt wears them wear Mrs.d said and she's threw her cane in
the closet. Ha Wouldn't hurt to check with Dr..You just never know,don't
use one of you friends,we are all different..

Flash floods in Mo. rain is nice but it hurts. Ouch!!! Hugs to all Sue

If you apply Lidoderm Patches to a clean, dry spot and they still don't stick, I would call the pharmacy and ask if others are reporting a bad batch or something. They should be nice and gooey, and very sticky.

I use the patches every night. The only time I have had problems with them not sticking is when I have put lotion on my feet shortly before putting on the patch. I also use them on the top of the foot. I cut one patch in half and use a half of a patch on each foot. Just a little $$$ saver, every bit helps!

Good Luck,
Nancy-H

The patches are really large.

I have found cutting them leaves plenty of action, and saves alot of money! The large size is basically for the back (shingles).
I cut them almost always now. 1/2 patch is plenty for one knee for example.

They are one of the few types of patches that you CAN cut up safely. On the curvy back I have cut them in strips like an accordian,
and taped them down, to keep them in place. (when I had that terrible tendon injury, I was desperate and learned some useful
tricks while in the boonies with only Lidoderm and Tylenol.)

If they do not feel cold to the touch when you take the backing off, then if you lightly spritz with water (very lightly) wait a few minutes, they will rehydrate,
and work better.

I really only have problems on sweaty spots (in humid weather) or friction areas.

I really like mine. I think they solve many problems.

Sue, I thought the patches you said your mother was using were Salonpas?
I don't recall giving Lidoderm advice. (but maybe I did).

Hi.

Here's a link to what they look like. It's a 3 tab thingee. A pain to learn how to use. I gather it's originally for wound care, but as I said in my previous post, we used it to secure Alan's duragesic patch. That was a smaller patch (compared to the Lidoderm).

You might need to use 2 of these thingees. (I went through 3 before I knew how to use this thing), but once you use it, it stays put.

Here's what they look like.

http://www.jnjgateway.com/home.jhtml...008b9880edc364

Mrsd you metioned both for my Aunt her Dr. perfered the Lidoderm patch.
If it didn't work he would consider the other. She sure gets up from
her chair better.ha Which helps you better just out of curiosity?
She cuts her's up in four pieces..She comes the world of unless
you go through major surgery no pills,strong woman.