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Lidocaine patches--before pain
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BetteK posted:
I've found that if I apply my lidocaine patches before I do something that I really have to do, but know from experience is a flare causer, I can somethimes prevent a flare. I especially like to use them before a long car trip. They're also good if you get sick and know from experience that your cold (or whatever) will trigger a flare. My script is for 3 patches, and I cut two lengthwise to cover my spine and cut the third to fit any current hot spots. I truly believe this can prevent flares. Hope it works for you! I think this works by short-curcuiting the first twinges of pain before they magnify.
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1 Replies |Report This| Share this:Lidocaine patches--before painI've found that if I apply my lidocaine patches <i>before</i> I do something that I really have to do, but know from experience is a flare causer, I can somethimes prevent a flare. I especially like to use them before a long car trip. They're also good if you get sick and know from experience that your cold (or whatever) will trigger a flare. My script is for 3 patches, and I cut two lengthwise to cover my spine and cut the third to fit any current hot spots. I truly believe this can <i><b>prevent</b></i> flares. Hope it works for you! I think this works by short-curcuiting the first twinges of pain before they magnify.
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DAKOTASPIRIT1957 responded:
I use to have the patches and have thought about seeing about maybe using them again... This is good info Thanks... I am glad that doing this prevents your flares... I hope others can find the same relief...

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take care... Love Jan/Dakota
Report This| Share this:Lidocaine patches--before painI use to have the patches and have thought about seeing about maybe using them again... This is good info Thanks... I am glad that doing this prevents your flares... I hope others can find the same relief... <br /><br />Thanks...<br /><br />take care... Love Jan/Dakota
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