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Pain Relief Patches

BornToShop — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:45:14 GMT

I have a bad shoulder due a fall slipping on ice this past winter and I'm not wanting to take oral pain relievers. Any recommendations on pain patches that have worked? TIA!

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dsw503 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:49:16 GMT

Not a patch, but I have found CBD ointment to help with joint pain.

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Liverbird1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:00:15 GMT

I have had shoulder surgery , and sometimes get neck pain .I use salon pas , lidocaine patches , they really work , just apply where the pain is .

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nada54 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:04:21 GMT

I keep seeing a commercial for Advil roll on pain relief. Also my husband uses Solanpas

maximum patches and I just got him some Tommy copper pain relief roll on, from here acutally. He likes them all, except the Advil one because we haven't found it yet.

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:05:05 GMT

I've used Salonpas with good results. I always have a box or two here.

I'm on the computer all day for work. I have pain in my right hand and wrist. I take the largest one available and wrap it around. I sleep with it on. I've also used on my back when needed.

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Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:08:44 GMT

@BornToShop

There are Icy Hot with Lidocaine patches, there are plenty of roll on with Lidocaine.

Everything will give you temporary help but it doesn't last.

There's also a max strength odor free Aspercreme with Lidocaine dry spray that numbs away the pain.

Haven't had much success with a patch for any long term relief.

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lulu1 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:15:51 GMT

I use Salonpas, both the patches and the roll on. I've tried other brands that helped but you could smell me coming and going. There is no odor attached to Salonpas.

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skatting44 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:30:20 GMT

Before buying check :

There are some patches that include camphor, menthol and methyl salicylate

There are Lidocaine patches at almost any drug store

There are prescription stregnth Lidocaine patches that a Doctor can prescribe

Many creams for muscle pain include Capsaicin or camphor & menthol and methyl salicyl or Lidociane or Voltaren ( arthritis medicine )

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Kachina624 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:31:39 GMT

@BornToShop I've used Lidocaine patches successfully for lower back pain. However, I've not found any insurance company which will approve them. They are prescription only and too expensive to just pay for w/o insurance.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:35:35 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@BornToShop

There are Icy Hot with Lidocaine patches, there are plenty of roll on with Lidocaine.

Everything will give you temporary help but it doesn't last.

There's also a max strength odor free Aspercreme with Lidocaine dry spray that numbs away the pain.

Haven't had much success with a patch for any long term relief.

I tried Aspercream with 5% Lidocaine. Didn't do a thing for me. Voltaren is much better.

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msgb — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:59:28 GMT

There are a few items I have used and continue to use.

I have fibromyalgia. The items are Salonpas, Hempvana lotion and the other is the Arinica cream. There are times that I feel they work and sometimes not so much.

Another thing I have tried and I think it helps is a microwavable heating pad or strip.

Whatever you decide to use I hope it helps. Pain is not fun.

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Mindy D — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:30:59 GMT

@BornToShop @Please get an XRay before you start.

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Sage04 — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:19:37 GMT

@BornToShop wrote:
I have a bad shoulder due a fall slipping on ice this past winter and I'm not wanting to take oral pain relievers. Any recommendations on pain patches that have worked? TIA!

For years I've used icy hot patches and the roll on. If you use the roll on, try and find the spot that is causing the pain and really rub that spot. It will hurt but then it would ease the pain.

After my Cervical Spine Fusions I now use the CBD liquid roll on and in a few seconds the pain is gone. It works very well for any kind of pain.

Hope you find something that works for you. Sometimes it takes trying a few things to find one that works for you.

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arrabella — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:04:20 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@BornToShop

There are Icy Hot with Lidocaine patches, there are plenty of roll on with Lidocaine.

Everything will give you temporary help but it doesn't last.

There's also a max strength odor free Aspercreme with Lidocaine dry spray that numbs away the pain.

Haven't had much success with a patch for any long term relief.

I tried Aspercream with 5% Lidocaine. Didn't do a thing for me. Voltaren is much better.

Voltaren is an nsaid so if you can't use oral nsaids, they shouldn't be used!

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on the bay — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:19:19 GMT

I use Salon Pas also.

They are the best things i've ever used for pain. I like the small and large but never get the ones with lidocaine which for me doesn't work.

I've had the rx lidocaine patches and didn't think they did anything.

I do think SalonPas patches smell but I love the smell (lots of menthol!)

I also use biofreeze roll on which is nice but doesn't last-good for when you need something for quick relief and don't have a patch.

Heating pads too are wonderful.

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Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:29:05 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@BornToShop

There are Icy Hot with Lidocaine patches, there are plenty of roll on with Lidocaine.

Everything will give you temporary help but it doesn't last.

There's also a max strength odor free Aspercreme with Lidocaine dry spray that numbs away the pain.

Haven't had much success with a patch for any long term relief.

I tried Aspercream with 5% Lidocaine. Didn't do a thing for me. Voltaren is much better.

That's nice, I was only referencing a product that's in my medicine cabinet that I've had success with after the gym with sore muscles and it's available to purchase,

I guess that's why there is an entire aisle full of products that are available, you need to purchase what works for you.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:44:53 GMT

I have a special cream my Dr ordered for me.

I have broken my back in 4 places, have 2 knees replaced, have a piece of plastic in the vertebra at my neck, severe arthritis.

This cream I mainly put on my back is like a miracle. Everyone says, "How do you manage to put on your neck."

I say when you hurt really bad, you find a way.

It's very expensive and only lasts for a short time.

I'd say to you to start with whatever has the least repercussions. Then go on to another and so on.

When it comes to finding relief from pain, things that really work can have severe repercussions.

That's why it is always best to start at the bottom.

As I've gotten old(er) I've come to realize that not every bit of pain can be gotten rid of. Some I've learned I must learn to live with.

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BeccaLou — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 01:17:06 GMT

What is CBD Ointment ?

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violann — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:49:15 GMT

Can pain relief patches be cut with scissors?

I have ONE finger joint which off and on limits my ability to practice my musical instrument as I want to.

I only need a strip about 1" x 1 1/2" or so. I could easily cut a larger patch to fit but don't want to waste the part I've cut away.

Any thoughts?

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CelticCrafter — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:19:05 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@BornToShop @Please get an XRay before you start.

My first thought when I read the OP was I hope she's seen a doctor between now and then.