A question for patch people

[barb dwyer]

heehee

*patch people*

hey -

did/does anyone else have an ache where the patch ... is?

it doesn't itch ... it aches.

not bad ... just enough to be annoying.
feels like a sore muscle, no matter where I put it.

[ICU]

I love it! 'Patch People', LOL!!

I did the patch years ago; getting ready to resume it in a few weeks.

I don't remember itching or feeling sore in that area. I did have a red spot, but that would go away within an hour or two of removal.

Do you perhaps rub the patch constantly, maybe without even realizing it? See I did that everytime I got an urge. It's like I was trying to grind it in me for some relief, LOL!

Just wondering if you might be doing the same and perhaps rubbing a bit harder than you may realize...hence, the soreness.

If not,then perhaps you're having an allergic reaction to it.

How long have you been on the patch?

[historyteach]

Yes, I had a bit of an itch. Nothing really bothersome, though. And considering the alternative, which was smoking, it was well worth it!
A slight red patch where I wore the patch went away within an hour or so, at best.

Shalom!

[hbb]

Originally Posted by ICU

I love it! 'Patch People', LOL!! Do you perhaps rub the patch constantly, maybe without even realizing it? See I did that every time I got an urge. It's like I was trying to grind it in me for some relief, LOL!

LOL, i too did that, like the harder i rubbed it the more relief i got from wanting a cigarette!!! I think it was in my head though! I didn't get sore necessarily but like ICU said, if i rubbed too hard then a red area. My problem was i got constipated (not that you really want to know but while we are on the subject lol)!!!!! Not bad, just annoying lol!!

[hbb]

Now i'm curious, i just Googled it and this came up from Drug Digest

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•constipation or diarrhea ~ I knew i wasn't crazy!!!!!!
•flushing
•increased appetite
•irritability
•joint or muscle ache
•mild itching, burning, or tingling for the first hour after applying
•sleep disturbance

[best]

Originally Posted by hbb

Now i'm curious, i just Googled it and this came up from Drug Digest

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
•constipation or diarrhea ~
•flushing

Well with one of them, I hope people would flush *LOL*

As for the •sleep disturbance...
I would sleep my best sleep when I was using the patch.
I didn't have any pain at the site I would wear the patch but I could tell where it was for about 24 hours after removing it. A tingle of sorts.

[CarolD]

Gee....I never experienced a darn thing when using patches.
But then too...I continued to smoke with them....

[barb dwyer]

way to be, CAROL !!!!

well - thank you fellow patchites ...

I put it on today - and not three minutes later
BURN
and
ITCH.

*son of a ******

so I tried another spot - it was okay.

only on my left arm is the problem.
anywhere is okay - and the ache *is* like .... when you just do to much with that arm, like digging in the garden, or bowling or something.

doesn't hurt on the other arm the last couple of times.
much.

joint pain - yeah.
but I always have that to some degree or the other.

[barb dwyer]

On the UP side, however -
I've had 1/2 a cigarette in three days! So somebody pass the benadryl and wel'll keep right on trucking!

[Impurrfect]

Way to go!

I knew a nurse (who should know better) that tried patches. She got to feeling really weak and lightheaded...turned out that every time she craved a cigarette, she would put another patch on. We found about 10 patches on her!!! Can you say nicotine toxicity?

[hbb]

Originally Posted by best

Well with one of them, I hope people would flush *LOL*

Oh that Boston humor lol!!!!!

[barb dwyer]

Purr -

it's called 'wallpapering' up here.

I'm okay - better than with the chantix. I had five count em FIVE days to myself - I did a lot of writing, some personal growth kind of exercise stuff... adn I"M OK !!!!

something finally let go.

I'm way better with it.

[barb dwyer]

Started the 'phase three' patch this morning.

we'll see.