Back Pain Support Group

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...

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albgray 08/30/2009

My main problem is left SI joint pain (due to an auto accident). My PMR dr prescribed the Lidoderm and/or Flector patch (plan to try them both). Does anyone have any experience with either of these?

I've been on the Lidoderm patch for 2 days -- no relief, no side effects. Do I need to give it more time?

Any reviews will be helpful. Thanks in advance!

deleted_user 08/31/2009

Hello Albgray, I've tried both and niether of them worked for me. All people are different so just give it a try. My PM Dr gave me samples to try. I would ask your Dr to do the same. Good Luck!!!!! Hugs, Peach

deleted_user 09/01/2009

It did not work for me at all a have 3 boxes with dust in my bathroom.Sorry not for ME.They are so small they fall off at night or under my clothes.

deleted_user 09/05/2009

hi, i been on them for about 2 yrs now and nothing.. the first time they gave it to me for a broken rib. and then the neck for back pain.. i know they researching that it might help for back pain. i dont see that.

for the lidoderm it more for shingles nerve pain... i ahve nerve pain but not from shingles and it didnt work.... you can google it...

also for the flector patch that more of inflammatory, it some time help for swelling... but that it... help the pain but it does help for the sweeling i had...

i hope you find sometihng that helps.. take care ang

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