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Lidocaine patches aren't a miracle drug but they do give some relief. You can cut them in half & get twice as much for the same price. Plus the directions say leave patch on 12 hrs, then leave off twelve hours. We cut them in half or fourths and moved them around so I never had one in the same place twice in a row.

I get nerve blocks every 3 months for my CRPS in both legs & feet. SCS was not a choice for me because I was told they lose their effectiveness after 2 yrs & become a source of pain. But that is with my condition. I know people who have them & are very happy.

I had a friend recently get a morphine pump implanted. She is still waiting to see if she did the right thing. She also had the issue of them not addressing her pain levels properly & was very, very frustrated.

You are on some pretty strong stuff, did they suggest the phentynol patch to you?

Prayers for reduced pain levels. It is tough having relief then slipping back down into the pain.

You are on some pretty strong stuff, did they suggest the phentynol patch to you?

They have not suggested that one yet. I'm praying relief comes before that is the option.

thank you for the suggestions on the patches...I will have to see if I can get them and then see if cutting them down is an option. What do you do for the 12 hours off? Doesn't the pain come back in full force then?

Thank you so much for your prayers. It was REALLY hard to have them take that unit away when I was getting some relief. Still had the pain in other areas, but the areas that had relief were heavenly!