@26sabrina, I moved your posts to this existing discussion to help other members find your experience and to connect with you.
- Has anyone tried Qutenza? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-qutenza/

From anyone interested, here's a bit more information https://www.drugs.com/qutenza.html
"Qutenza patches contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Qutenza patches are used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles." Qutenza patches are also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet."

Qutenza patches must be applied by a healthcare professional.

Sabrina, how often does your doctor apply the patches?