Has anyone ever used a 5% Lidocaine Patch? My doctor gave me a sample patch along with a prescription. The patch really helped a lot on my back around my shoulder blade. You can leave it on for about 12 hours out of 24. I couldn’t get the patches because they are ‘so’ expensive (over $200.00 for 30) so they gave me the gel version. You rub it on and cover it with Saran Wrap and it does about the same thing. It helps me.