I tried out the 4% version and got some relief, so asked my doc to RX the stronger ones. One percent makes a difference! They're only FDA approved for neuropathy, though, so Medicare/my pharmacy benefits manager won't pay for them. I hope MassHealth is more generous when it comes to "alternatives to opiods."
Do make sure you're just getting lidocaine. There are lots of pain patches in the CVS -- many have menthol, which might trigger your cold reaction.
Re: Sympathy
Over-the-counter Salonpas at 4% lidocaine
and
Lidoderm RX at 5%
I tried out the 4% version and got some relief, so asked my doc to RX the stronger ones. One percent makes a difference! They're only FDA approved for neuropathy, though, so Medicare/my pharmacy benefits manager won't pay for them. I hope MassHealth is more generous when it comes to "alternatives to opiods."
Do make sure you're just getting lidocaine. There are lots of pain patches in the CVS -- many have menthol, which might trigger your cold reaction.