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Pain patches and creams

Posted by bayhorse @bayhorse, Dec 2, 2023

Are any of the pain reducing patches or creams on the market unscented? I am extremely sensitive to fragrances and can't use products with strong odors, but I really need to get something to manage pain in the hip/hamstring/adductor/psoas area.

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bayhorse | @bayhorse | Dec 4, 2023

Thanks for the tip, kayraymat!

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sjd416 | @sjd416 | Dec 4, 2023
In reply to @bayhorse "Thanks, sjd416. Are there any side effects from the lidocaine patches? And what kind of physician..." + (show)
@bayhorse

Thanks, sjd416. Are there any side effects from the lidocaine patches? And what kind of physician prescribed these for you? None of my doctors has even mentioned patches to me, and I've been struggling with joint and muscle pain for quite some time!

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No side effects from the Lidocaine patch. My primary physician prescribes them for me. I see a neurologist for the arthritis in my spine, but there was no reason the make a change. You can purchase them over the counter, but they are 3 or 4%, and the scripts is for 5%. They are expensive. I think I paid 40.00 co-pay for a 90 day supply (with insurance). You keep these on for 12 hours at a time. Hope all works out for you.

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susanfalcon52 | @susanfalcon52 | Dec 5, 2023
In reply to @bayhorse "Hi, susanfalcon52, and thanks for the tip about the lidocaine patch. None of my many physicians..." + (show)
@bayhorse

Hi, susanfalcon52, and thanks for the tip about the lidocaine patch. None of my many physicians have offered me this in spite of my describing the pain. What kind of doctor is prescribing for you?

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Bayhorse,
I see a pain doctor who prescribes it, but my GP did before that.

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bayhorse | @bayhorse | Dec 6, 2023

Susanfalcon52,
Thanks for letting me know. I think I need some new physicians!

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gently | @gently | Dec 9, 2023
In reply to @bayhorse "Hi, gently. The shampoo I use is Attitude Unscented Blueberry leaves. No smell at all. As..." + (show)
@bayhorse

Hi, gently. The shampoo I use is Attitude Unscented Blueberry leaves. No smell at all.

As to my pain: Generally speaking, degenerative changes in my spine and hips are the cause of the worst pain. But I've got osteoarthritis in most of my joints. Thanks very much for the tip about the odorless Aspercreme. I do appreciate!

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bayhorse, likewise thanks for the shampoo. I ordered it immediately and it is quite nice and scent free.

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bayhorse | @bayhorse | Dec 10, 2023
In reply to @gently "bayhorse, likewise thanks for the shampoo. I ordered it immediately and it is quite nice and..." + (show)
@gently

bayhorse, likewise thanks for the shampoo. I ordered it immediately and it is quite nice and scent free.

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So glad to have been some help! 🙂 Wishing you the best...

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