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Is it okay to use lidoderm patches to help relieve symptoms of mild crps (left leg below knee)?

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Topical patches: Work best when there is a restricted area of pain, place the patch on x-marks the spot.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Crps (complex regional pain syndrome) can be very miserable and hard to treat. There are no real downsides to using a topical lidocaine. It shouldn't be left on more then 12 hours at a time. It has been hard to get plans to cover it, but that seems to be loosening up. It is great when it works. There are compounded topical rx with multiple types of pain modulators that can be tried. Good health.

Answered 3/29/2014

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