Cream for Fistula

[teverman]

does anyone have any experience for Less-N-Pain?  I have seen comments about Emla cream but I don't think I've seen anything about this one.  Someone told my mom at dialysis about this and how well it works but she is so scared about the needles and I want to make sure we have the best one!

Thanks guys!

[twirl]

I use a different one and it helps especially if you have been on dialysis
it is way better than the little shots they give you
spread it on and wrap your arm in cling wrap
not the kinds that seals to the other side
just the old cheap kind
do this about an hour to an hour and 1/2 before appointment time
it is 15.00 a tube with my insurance
and my doc writes the prescription where I get two tubes and pay 15.00 ( like 2 fer 1)
a tube lasts a long time
lidocanine and prilocaine cream 2.5%/2.5%
net wt 30 grams so the doc writes that a 60 grams     

[Rerun]

I just take the Lidocaine shots.  30 seconds of pure torture and then it is over.  I am the biggest BABY!  The poor lady next to me has never used her fistula and she says after watching me she never will. 

                                                                                   

[Pierre]

I take the painkiller shots too. When the nurse injects the stuff I look the other way to whatever comes in sight, even the pimple on the nose of another nurse or an image on the TV screen, and concentrate on that. It helps forgetting the pain I'm going to feel, I guess. It's one second of pain, a sharp sting, and then it's over. So, nothing to worry. I used EMLA once, but it didn't work.

[flip]

The one I use is Fougera, it's identical to EMLA.

[twirl]

I felt nothing today with either needle
I think those shots hurt

[MIbarra]

I never tried the lidocaine shots -- too much of a wimp. I used the emla cream from the start and I have to say it helped a LOT. Still felt the needles, but I know I sure didn't feel it like the other patients did.

[teverman]

Thanks for all the input.  I don't believe they offer the shots where my mom goes.  She has been using her cath for 3 months and is scared to death about getting the needles.

[boxman55]

I use ethyl chloride spray helps a bit. it freezes the area...Boxman

[kimcanada]

I am a huge baby... It's EMLA for me , I use lots, and don't feel a thing

Best of luck to your mom

[graftgurl]

Just thought I'd add my 
I only started dialysis 2 months ago. I have a graft instead of a fistula and it is in my right thigh. Until i build up scar tissue I have been using lidocaine shots. I used to have to give shots in my muscles, mostly the legs, and have used EMLA cream and absolutely nothing. For me, the lidocaine is the one that works best. I think it is different for everyone as each of us has a different tolerance for pain. All I say is use the one that works the best for you. It may take a couple of tries with different meds but once your mother finds  one that works she will probably stick with it. It used to help me to watch exactly what was happening so I knew when to expect the pain, but when I started dialysis and they were using the big gauge needles, I had to look away. Now I deal better without watching.
Good Luck!

[Jannie]

I've been getting hemo dialysis about 14 months. the Emla cream sucks for me, so instead I use the Ethyl Chloride spray. It works great for me, and I'm a big crying sissy!

[peleroja]

I used to buy Topicaine off the net for my monthly lab draws; it contains 5% Lidocaine.I would probably go back on that if I ever had to do hemo.

[kellyt]

Man, everytime I see this thread my eyes see "Cream of Fistula".  Gross!       

[nursewratchet]

We have some patients use shots, some use EMLA,some use Ethel Chloride, and some use nothing.  Whatever is your preference.  FYI, the Lido shots can shorten the life of the access.  Also, ask your clinic if they will supply you with the spray.  Some insurances won't cover it, so we provide it.  It's much cheaper for the clinic than it is for the patient.  Ask the Administrator. (Director, Manager, whatever they go by there)...

[HSM]

I use EMLA cream. It can help to reduce some of the pain, I find it depends on the nurse whether you feel anything.

I don't use a great deal of it.

[kellyt]

 

[TynyWonder]

I just recently started using my graft and from day one, I have used the lidocaine cream and so far, so good, but I will say there has been once or twice that I have felt a very, slight pinch but I know it is nothing like it could feel without the cream.   However, I guess because the cream has worn off by the end of treatment, the needles hurts worse coming out than going in    Do others experience that at all?

[Wattle]

  

I don't think any of you are sissys!! I have had a tube hanging out of me for close to four years to avoid those needles!! I grow up watching my Dad on home haemo and those needles really left an impression.   

I know at some stage in my life I will need to do Haemo and I can tell you, I will try all the sprays and creams available to me. I will numb my arm so I feel nothing at all. The techs will probably still have to      hit me on the head to get me to shutup!