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PHN and lidocaine patches

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treborenots
treborenots

I have been suffering with severe PHN for over three years. Just over a year ago, VERSATIS or lidocaine patches became available. Using these, the pain was reduced by some 60% in the area of the back. Sensitivity in the chest area however, has not been reduced and is now the main source of pain. I would advise anyone with PHN to consider trying lidocaine patches.

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  • croft4Penny
    croft4Penny treborenots

    Posted

    Lidocaine patches help me, but I use them only when I am wearling clothing that would touch the affected area. Otherwise, I use Lidocaine Creame (Anecreame). It is much better than Lidocaine Ointment, althought it isn't on the Medicaire formulary, so is very expencsive.
  • jim66082
    jim66082 treborenots

    Posted

    unfort the patch isn't available in canada.  i have had various mixtures which included 10 percent lidocaine.  had some relief, then only if applied every other day and now no relief as if i have become desensitized to lidocaine itself
  • croft4Penny
    croft4Penny treborenots

    Posted

    ...and lidocaine creame is available for hard to cover areas, like the scalp line. Unfortunately it isn't covered by Medicaire.
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