Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Lidoderm Patch

ThisToo
ThisToo
Have any of you used these? I've been hearing about them at my aquatic therapy place; heard they are prescription, pricey but effective.
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deleted_user
I tried them but they just made my skin uncomfortable. I have her from other friends that they work wonders, though.

Good luck!
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deleted_user
They weren't effective for me. If you're going to spend the $$, inquire about samples first. Also, ask about the Flector (diclofenac) patches.

The Flector are EXPENSIVE, ask for samples first, to make sure they work. They really help me AND you can cut them to fit the area that needs it. I'll cut a strip and wrap it around the joint on my hand that hurts.
I've cut the fingertips off of a stretchy glove, to keep them in place. So I can attempt to accomplish stuff.

Do a search. There was a discussion about the Lidoderm patches which lead into a discussion about the Flector patches too.
ThisToo
ThisToo
thanks ya'll. when you say you've cut the fingers off the gloves, do you mean, so you could place the patch (or part of it) on your hands and the gloves was to keep it in place there?

if so , great way to get creative. my hands can be my worst pain.