Do you use Lidoderm patches for your RSD/ CRPS? Please tell me about your experience! Have they helped you? How much, and what is the relief like (does it numb you?)?

I was just perscribed Lidoderm patches and have yet to try them. Just wondering about anyone else's experiences. Thanks!

I have been using Lidocaine patches for about 3 years. You would be surprised how much they help. I always put them on the areas that are hurting the most and if you can calm them down then some of the referred pain goes with it.

I haven't noticed any side effects with them. You can use 3 at a time and it's 12 hours on and 12 off. I was able to quit using them for awhile but this lower pelvic/hip pain has made me have to wear one for the past few months again. I have worn them on my left chest area and I have finally got that pain calmed down unless I do something to get it going again.

They don't numb the area. The medication on the patch just goes into the skin.

Hope this helps.
Ada

I use them on my feet everyday- helps a little -no side effects

Deb

I tried them off & on for the 1st year. They didn't seem to help with the pain, instead they seemed to irritate & make the pain worse. I don't mean that I am allergic to the sticky stuff or lidocaine, cause I aint' *LOL* It just made my pain worse for the most part. At that time my feet were sooooooooooooooooooooooooo sensitive to anything touching them that that might have been the problem. I have not tried them since & don't even want to.

DebbyV

I Used A Persciption Mix Cream But Found It Burned My Skin Whenever It Came In Contact With Clothes Or Shoes ... I Have Not Used Patches For Fear Of Them Hurting When Being Removed. Anyone Have That Problem?

i have used the lidocaine patches for over 5 yrs..they are very helpful..my nerve endings are coming up out of the surface of my skin on my elbow and they shield any air,clothing or anything else touching the areas..i also use them on the forearm where they cut the tendons..also on my back, sometimes on my neck or right where the bra strap is,or on the lower part of my back..since i fell in the shower i also put small pieces on my ankle and my knee when needed.. my friend has a problem with them sticking and she sprays her asthma meds on her skin and it helps some.. not very effective for deep pain. when i take them off without water it hurts for awhile but in the shower they fall right off (no pain)... moonstar

Is there a difference between Lidocaine and Lidoderm? Just wondering, because you mentioned Lidocaine, Moonstar. TIA!

Vanessa,
I used to use 3 lidoderm patches to cover my entire left foot. I left them on 24 hours a day( not what they recommend). My doctors told me that they would not cause any damage and they didn't.
They didn't help to the root cause of my problem but they did help the pain topically(on the skin level) not the deep internal pains.

If you have a dog, be careful that your dog doesn't find them in the trash and eat them. My yellow lab was very fond of them!

Peace,
Lisa

Lidoderm is the brand name of the patches.

The active ingrediant in Lidoderm patches is a medication called Lidocaine.

Some people use the word "Lidoderm", other people use the word "Lidocaine patches" -- they are the same thing

OH! I just realized that, looking at my box of patches!!

Thanks!