| Re: Lidoderm
i too use the lidoderm,it has been a true lifesaver for my certain types of pain syndromes i have that just don't respond to any type of narcotic. there is another type of lido you can also try that may be a bit easier to use on your feet,its the lido ointment(called 'lidocaine ointment 5%")? its the same as the lidoderm strength wise,the 5%. it does not always work quite as well as having the direct constant contact of that lidopatch but in certain areas that i use it on,like in my hairline at the base of my skull where i cannot fit the patch,it does help some. i would think with the ointment,you could do your whole foot and even between your toes(you could just get much better overall coverage this way that you cannot with just the patch). it could help. its one of those things that you wont know how well it works til you at least try it. it is also much much cheaper than the patches are. i also have to pay a very high co pay for my patches too. i think most ins companies are like this when it comes to paying for the patches. their just a pretty spendy med with no generics yet availiabe either. i would think,given the area of your pain,that the ointment may work even better than that patch could considering,ya know what i mean? with that ointment too,a little bit goes a long way. just a suggestion that may help.Marcia
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