Lindocaine Patches for Neuropathy

Loumc48
Loumc48 Online Community Member Posts: 91 Empowering
in Neurological impairments and pain

Hi, I am seeking advice from anyone who has used Lindocaine patches and wondering if they do work for neuropathy.


my husband had a very serious motorbike accident a year ago and although defied the odds of survival , he now has neuropathy in his feet obviously severely limiting his mobility . the GP has exhausted all the meds she could try him on and he is now on the highest dosage of Gabaplentin whilst he awaits an appointment for the Pain Management team which was 12 months. His GP wrote a letter to get him seen as an urgent case because he cannot start his physio until the pain is under control and just found out that unbelievably he was refused to be fast tracked, but has been put on a cancellation list and suggested that the GP prescribes Lindocaine patches.

I cannot believe that given the neuropathy meds that haven’t worked, the regular codeine and morphine he takes daily that give him a short time of relieve that these will help . It’s soul destroying. Thanks so much

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  • mrsBB
    mrsBB Online Community Member Posts: 302 Empowering

    Hi Loumc48, Yes I have the patches for post shingles nerve damage in my right leg. I have been prescribed them for over 2 years now, it was a struggle to get them as they are highly restricted due to cost but my GP did get them approved for me in the end and they work a treat. I put one on my effected upper leg every night, the patch can only be left on for 12 hours then a break of 12 hours off, it helps me get some sleep thankfully. I get a box of 30 per month prescribed, they stick really well to my leg and provide some welcoming relief along that nerve that was damaged, it took a little time to find the best placement but now I know just where the best place is. I stick it on, they are a decent size, leave it 12 hours and it numbs the area pretty quickly, I would hate to be without them now, they have been a Godsend to me. I am aware that due to cost they could be pulled at any time and that's worrying but for now all is good. I would suggest, though we are all different, that your hubby give them a go, worth a try and they do numb the area well, hope he gets some relief with them.

  • Loumc48
    Loumc48 Online Community Member Posts: 91 Empowering

    Thank you @mrsBB . That’s so helpful

  • mrsBB
    mrsBB Online Community Member Posts: 302 Empowering
    edited July 8

    I am happy my input has helped you a little Loumc48. I am also on all the pain meds your hubby is on plus others, was on them prior to the shingles mess because of chronic conditions. I was in agony with the Shingles and was being told the pain would subside in a few weeks, it never did and to to get any sleep at all I was wrapping my upper leg tightly in clingfilm, at that point I was willing to try anything. When my GP suggested the patches I felt like you, I was very unsure how a numbing patch would do anything but to my amazement it did. When you put the patch on it feels exactly like when you get the needle at the dentist, you really don't feel anything in that area. I would persuade your hubby to give them a shot, if they don't work, well at least he will have tried them. Hope they give your hubby some relief, its a blooming awful pain to live with, thankfully I have now had the Shingles jab, never want that again lol.

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