I had a new appointment with the Pain clinic yesterday (5yrs of chronic pain following a spontaneous Sacral fracture)
The consultant suggested I was on too many meds and prescribed me lidocaine patches? Does anyone have experience of these and do they work?
Really hoping that someone can give me a positive review as I’m scared my pain level will return to the highs that it was before I was prescribed Butrans patches.
Thanks. 💖
I used Butrans patches but also taking Hydrocodone. The patch
Definitely helped. My insurance
Stopped covering and it would cost me over $400 a month so I am no longer wearing them 😔. Do not know how effective they would be
if that is only thing you are taking for pain . Please let me know if
It works for you 😘
Hello Toplady.
I'm sorry that your going through so much.
I have neuropathic pain in my hip and groin area and was prescribed lidocaine as the drs wanted to reduce my painkillers (codine). The lidocaine has been fantastic. I really works well for me and I don't need as much codine so my digestive system functions better too.
I've had severe flares and the patch s haven't taken the pain away completely, but it has been so much more manageable. I was very skeptical but they have really helped me. It took a bit to find the right place on my body to place thi but I'm 90% there in terms of placement.
I really hope they can help you.
Best wishes,
C
Hi! Thanks so much for your comments, I’m glad that they worked for you.
Can I ask please, did they work straight away or do they need to be worn for a few weeks before working? I’ve had no improvement as yet, but we were away last weekend and forgot them so I haven’t had a long period of using them yet? Also I have to get my husband to put them on for me and I think he’s getting fed up of this daily ‘task’. So is it something I should persevere with do you think?
Thanks for responding though, appreciate it xx
Hi Toplady,
I'm sorry to hear they haven't been that beneficial as yet. I found with a little adjustment in the placement I found they worked quite quickly.
I'm not sure if it was because the site of my pain was not as deep in the body, or if I was lucky to respond very well to them.
As long as you are not having bad side effects I think it might be worth trying them for a little longer. I know it can be hard to speak to pain consultants, but maybe you could try to speak with a pain nurse(if possible/available) to see if they had further suggestions on placement of the patches. Apologies as you may have done this already but if not it might be worth a shot.
I really hope they can be of help.
Best wishes
