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Mugu

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24. Qutenza is an 8% capsaicin patch. All of the OTC patches that i've seen are 2.5% or less.

Thu Jan 4, 2024, 11:19 PM

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I don't know for sure, but someplace or another (I don't remember where) it seems like I saw a quote of $900 per treatment.

Generally, the patient is given lidocaine injections before applying the patch.

When you say that the capsaicin cream irritated your skin, what exactly do you mean?

Your brain can only concentrate on one pain at a time. If you have a painful sunburn just whack your thumb with a hammer and you'll forget all about the sunburn until your thumb settles down.

You mentioned that you have had some relief with lidocaine cream. You might wish to ask your doctor about a prescription for lidocaine-prilocaine combination cream. Allegedly, the prilocaine is slower to get started, but is longer lasting than lidocaine. Just a thought.

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I just remembered also AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2023 #6

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You can try CBD, either the cream or the oral stuff Warpy Nov 2023 #4

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When I got too old for Boston winters Warpy Nov 2023 #11

I didn't entirely avoid them. stage left Nov 2023 #16

I use this. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2023 #12

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Neuopathy Here yankee87 Nov 2023 #14

Glad to hear that you're better. stage left Nov 2023 #18

Have you considered the Qutenza patch? Mugu Dec 2023 #19

I think Quetenza stage left Jan 2024 #21

Qutenza is an 8% capsaicin patch. All of the OTC patches that i've seen are 2.5% or less. Mugu Jan 2024 #24

I'm dealing with neuropathy and coping. GoodRaisin Dec 2023 #20

Thanks so much for your response. stage left Jan 2024 #22