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Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Oct 9, 2021 | Replies (18)
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Hi @barbq I have CKD 3B nearing Stage 4 with a GFR of 34. I am wondering if Lidocaine Patch 5% could be used in Stage 4. They are Generic now (used to cost $400-500) when Brand Name. There are 30 patches per box. You can wear one patch for 12 hours a day Maximum. They are Prescribed but you can find some OTC ones but I think they may have Menthol in them also, such as Salonpas. I used them on my lower back after a painful fall and they really helped. They are large patches that are 10x14 cm. You can cut them and store the rest of the patch in a ziplock bag. You could ask your doctor about them.

NJH

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 7, 2021

@njh Welcome to Mayo Connect! We're glad to see your input. In the last two months things have changed up in my back, and as there is no longer any back pain, but lower left leg is numb. I am going to try your suggestion about the patch, on my foot! What can it hurt, right!?

@devonsnana How are you doing? I get my CBD gummies from Lazarus Naturals, buying a 200 count bottle of 50mg softgels for $200. A dollar a softgel, one a day, is good for me. And that cuppa warm tea at night.

I am so glad to read of others' journeys here. And happy to see us share. It surely makes us feel less "on our own" doesn't it?
Ginger

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