>-------------- Original message --------------
From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)" <tracy.joslin@adhesions.org>
> From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
> Kelly Murray
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:56 AM
> Subject: Re: FW: Lidocane patches
>
> It has been a long time since I used the pain patches but the dr. used to
> prescribe "narcotic patches." I can't think of the name of them off hand
> but they helped a lot.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
> From: carynlruzich@comcast.net
> To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 12:31 AM
> Subject: Re: FW: Lidocane patches
>
> Lidocane patches are like a topical/local anesthic so the effect is only on
> the surface.
>> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "IAS Admin (Tracy)"
>
> > Sender: dmallory9111@yahoo.com (Donna)
> > Subject: Lidocane patches
> >
> > Has anyone tried these & if so what kind of results did you have.
> >
> > I picked up a presciption today & to be completely honest with you they
> > aren't helping at all. I had my first appointment at a pain clinic &
> > the doc pretty much told me there really isn't anything he can do. The
> > surgeon wanted to try this first before we proceeded with the next
> > surgery. I was exciting at the possibility of relief.
> > I have tried everything I can think off to help dull the pain from
> > walking, heat packs, ice, over the counter meds. I do have a open
> > script for pain meds but hate taking them because we all kn! ow the
> > wonderful side effects they cause.
> > Be well & any in-put will be welcome
> >
>