Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches Feedback Thread NOW CLOSED

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Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches provide drug free soothing pain relief from pregnancy related muscular back pain. Like an ice pack, but more convenient and easy to use, Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches work by cooling the skin and underlying tissue helping to reduce both pain and swelling.

Here's what Deep Freeze say: "Back pain affects three out of four pregnant women yet many areunaware of the risks of taking certain medication during pregnancy according to new research. But there is no need to grin and bear the muscular aches and pains of pregnancy as just over half (55%) of women currently do."

They go on to say: "The cryotherapy (cold cooling pain relief therapy) provided by Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patch provides fast acting, self-adhesive, cooling pain relief to the affected area for up to 3 hours."

So testers, please share on this thread your opinion on the following: all comments welcome!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Everyone who tests the product and adds feedback as required will be entered into a prize draw where one tester will win £250 worth of John Lewis vouchers.

Please note your feedback and comments may be used by the team at Deep Freeze on social media and elsewhere. New pregnancy symptoms, including backache, should always be discussed with your doctor or midwife.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

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Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am currently 25 weeks pregnant and suffering from back pain for the first time. This reduces the time I can to sit at my desk at work or drive. When it gets bad I have to lie down to lessen the pain (Physio starts next week thank goodness!)

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I can't apply it myself as my pain is on my back but my husband finds them easy to apply.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes - huge difference!

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes - I've handed them round and my pregnancy yoga class and recommended them to a friend who has pulled his back out... who isn't pregnant or breast feeding but does reach a point in the day when he shouldn't take more pain killers but is still suffering from back pain.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

No I'd hope for less than £5 for a pack of 4 - for this price I'd switch to a hot water bottle or an alternative relief cream.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am 22 weeks pregnant with twins and what feels like an enormous bump already. I actually asked to trial these patches as I did get quite a bit of back pain when pregnant 8 years ago with my daughter, and anticipated that I would have more being pregnant with twins. This hasn't proven to be the case yet, but I do get sporadic pains in my mid-back so have been able to try the patches out on this.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I've found the patches really quite difficult to apply by myself, so have had to enlist the aid of OH. Were I still a single parent as I was with DD, I simply wouldn't have been able to use them. My bump band keeps them in place so have had no problems with them falling off.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes, although I didn't think cold would!

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Hmm Difficult question. Yes and no - yes, because it's great to be able to use something to help with pain during pregnancy, especially since paracetamol does absolutely nothing for me. No because they're (to my mind) horribly expensive!

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes and no - as per answer to Q4.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

No actually I don't. They do work well, that's undeniable - but a pregnant lady suffering from regular back pain would have to be constantly buying them, and at £5.49 for just 4 patches, I feel that is WAY too expensive. In fact it feels a bit to me that the manufacturers are just making money out of others' misery - knowing that pregnant ladies can't take any painkillers other than paracetamol, if they find these patches work for them, no doubt a lot of ladies will buy them, regardless of the expense. They should be priced a lot more reasonably, IMHO, and certainly have more patches in a pack.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I'm breastfeeding a 12month old. I suffer from lower back pain since having a C section. It mainly effects me when I have been on my feet for long periods (at work) or pushing the buggy for longer than usual.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Quite easy to apply, it did roll at the sides slightly and stuck to clothes. It feels nice and cooling when applied and seems to get to work quickly. It has a pleasant smell. It seemed to last for around 2 hours

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
yes it did, as much as a painkiller or muscle rub does.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?
Yes they are a convenient to keep in a bag without worrying about the pack leaking or children getting hold of them.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
Yes, they worked quickly and were easy to use.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
No, they are expensive compared to painkiller tablets and gels. They are good for travel and emergencies. I couldn't afford to use them as often as i suffer from back pain.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

37 weeks pregnant. Wanted to see if it could help with the back pains I've been getting.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

It was near on impossible to apply to your back if you were on your own, it kept curling up and sticking to itself, then it kept falling off, moving around, had to end up using micropore tape to hold it down.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Not at all

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

No

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

probably, but only as a last resort

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

not at all

Q1 I'm 34 weeks pregnant and suffer from sporadic back pain as a result of an old slipped disc injury. I was particularly worried about how this would flare up in the later stages of pregnancy. I don't feel pain every day, but when I do it's pretty bad.

Q2 The patch was relatively easy to apply - if you're not careful I can see how it could stick to itself but I didn't have that problem. Lasted about 3-4 hours

Q3 I felt relief while I was sitting or lying down, but once moving I didn't find it helped all that much. It's definitely a very pleasant form of pain relief though, I found it quite soothing.

Q4 I would possibly use them again if I couldn't use any other form of pain relief, especially if at work. Might be useful in labour so will pack a couple.

Q5 Yes I would recommend them but would say they aren't a complete solution.

Q5 Not particularly good value for money in my opinion, but well worth a try.

Thank you for selecting me to try out this product.

1. I am 25 weeks pregnant, and have a history of back pain, spasms in my neck and sciatica. These can be extremely painful and debilitating, making walking and driving very uncomfortable.

2. The patches are fairly easy to apply, if they don’t manage to stick to themselves which is frustrating. I felt the benefit for approx. 2 hours. You need help to apply effectively to the back.

3. The patch did help the aches and pains, but in more of a soothing way rather than painkilling.

4. I found the best use was on an ankle sprain I had, really easy to stick to an awkward shaped body part! It was soothing on my back pain too. I would use these again.

5. Yes, I would recommend them.

6. I think this is expensive. I think 50p/patch would be far more affordable and reflect better what they are.

Q1 breastfeeding a 21 week old. I have suffered from recurrent lower back pain since being pregnant and baby likes to be carried a lot which tends to exacerbate it.

Q2 Bit tricky to apply as they're quite flimsy and tend to stick together when you're trying to reach your back. I used one on my elbow joint after hurting my arm and it was much easier to apply there. Lasted about 3 hours.

Q3 Yes they were fab at easing aches and pains and made it much easier to get on with my day.

Q4 Yes - they were really effective which would definitely encourage me to buy in the future.

Q5 Yes!

Q6 I think under £5 would feel like better value for money and at that price I'd probably buy and use them sparingly rather than on a regular basis.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.
I am 31 weeks pregnant and have been struggling with intermittent back pains which have been difficult to manage during the working day, especially with a long commute in the heat

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?
It was a bit tricky on occasion but fine with someone helping me. They lasted a couple of hours at a time

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
Yes. They were great to use in the hot weather as an alternative to heat patches and I experienced quick relief

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?
Yes, especially in summer

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
Yes, they are fast acting & a good alternative to painkillers

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
They are a bit expensive - I would get them if they were on special offer

Thank you for the opportunity to try these.

Mummy to my daughter aged 7months fully breastfeeding only, It can be tiring with aches nd pain.Night feeds are hard especially if your little angel is teething!deepfreeze reallly works wonders WOW!easy to apply on lower back makes you tingle first time you use it.it eases the pain.Id recommend itto mummys 2 B/Pregnant sistaz, cause its safer to use but the price is a bit out of the league should have a trial price so its affordable to all.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I was pregnant when I received them, and then breastfeeding. I had lower back pain when pregnant, and then a very sore shoulder/ upper back from breastfeeding on the right hand side. This was so bad I struggled to pick up baby or lean over to change her nappy.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I had to ask my boyfriend to stick it on as it was on my back. It was easy to apply. It lasted 12 hours sometimes.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes significantly. I really didn't think it would work, but it helped with the pain a lot. I was very impressed.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Definitely.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I was in so much pain I would have paid anything to relieve it. So yes, that seems reasonable.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am breastfeeding an almost 7 month old. Since pregnancy I have suffered with terrible back pain. I needed something to help as I can't take decent painkillers or any anti-inflammatories.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I found the patches quite tricky to apply. They're quite floppy and fold in on/stick to themselves. Once I'd got them on I found that they weren't sticky enough (even if I'd managed to get them on without messing about). The edges rolled and they slipped down sometimes. The longest I managed to keep one on was about 1.5 hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes. I was quite surprised at their effectiveness. And also how pleasant the sensation was -- I never find cold/ice soothing usually.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Maybe, although I still prefer heat to soothe muscular pain.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes, I'd suggest they give them a try.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

No. That seems very expensive, considering that for back pain you might use 2 at a time.

I am 32 weeks pregnant with my second child after 18 years (gulp!). After all this time I have to admit my body isn't in the same shape it once was and I now have rheumatoid arthritis. My particular bug bear at this time is the ligaments in my hips the arthritis affects. they have been so painful especially at night.

I was very grateful to be picked to try this product and I used them the very night I got them. Very easy to apply, just pull of the back and slap it on. Relief comes very quickly and I could feel the patch working on my ligaments fast.

The patches definitely helped to ease the burning pain and as I'm not able to take strong pain killers they have been a god send! My daughter even used a couple for her severe period pain...

I would definitely buy again and would recommend as I already have done to family and friends. The price seems reasonable to me and that is from someone constantly trying to find a way out of day to day pain.

Once again thank you Deep Freeze for the opportunity to test your product.

Q1 I am breastfeeding a (heavy!) 10 month old, and also have an energetic four year old. After my first pregnancy, I started suffering from a very achey lower back, which is extremely uncomfortable. I also sling my baby regularly, so I was hoping to find something to soothe the aches after a long day.

Q2 I found the patch really fiddly to apply, partly due to the position of the aches in my lower back.
The patch often folded in on itself and got stuck. It also stuck to my fingers.
I really struggled to keep the patch on. I found that the edges often peeled away from my skin and got stuck to my clothes. Also, after an hour or two of wearing, the patches became wrinkled and loose on my skin. Very annoying.

Q3 I did find the patch soothing, though the cooling sensation was a bit weird!

Q4 I think if I was pregnant again I would use the patches, but for now I find them a bit too irritating. If the adhesion problems were fixed I would definitely buy them.

Q5 Yes, but with the disclaimer that they are difficult to apply and keep on.

Q6 I think these are quite expensive for what they are. I would pay it, but only if I was in quite a lot of pain and had exhausted other options.

1- I have a 6 werk old now, history of back problems which pregnancy and now holding for breastfeeding have exacerbated.

2-i applied to my back and was hopefull of some relief. Unfortunately I found the patch really uncomfortable. Was yoo cold feeling if I was was sat up, and felt like it was burning if I rested back agsinst the sofa. I did persevere for a few hours but it just got worse. It also felt really sticky. There was no localised irritation.

3- no relief from pain.

4- no

5- might still recommend others try them

6- expensive if you needed them daily, but for brief flair ups would be worth it if they worked.

Q1 I have recently finished breast feeding my 16 month old daughter and so haven't used oral painkillers for a considerable time and would rather not do so. I often have back ache and shoulder age from sitting at work at a desk with the phone on my shoulder hunched over typing at the same time.

Q2 the patch is very easy to use. The adhesive patch sticks on very well and it is thin to mould around for example a knee. It lasted well, I would say for 2 hours.

Q3 Yes it did.

Q4 Yes I would although the gel/cream probably represents better value for money.

Q5 yes I would definitely.

Q5 I think that's pretty expensive in comparison to the cost of the cream/ gel you can buy and also taking into account if it's an injury that's likely to hurt for longer than a day you will need several boxes which would get expensive.

1. I am pregnant and suffer with pelvic girdle pain.
2. I found it a bit tricky to apply to my back by myself as it wrinkled and stuck to itself. The 'cold' feeling lasted about an hour or so.
3. The patch give initial relief but not long lasting. I still had to take painkillers.
4. I wouldn't buy the patches as it didn't feel cold enough to give the relief that an ice pack would give.
5. No I wouldn't recommend them.
6. I think they are expensive.

I'm exclusively breastfeeding and have aches and pains all over due to hypermobility, which are worse as a result of having been pregnant and now carrying the growing baby. Normally I have a painful coccyx and sacrum area, now I also have general back aches. Nothing much helps the coccyx pain so I'm used to pain and used to not being able to take oral painkillers as I don't find I get much relief from them. Only a TENS machine works.

The patch was easy to apply, though I couldn't get it in quite the accurate position I wanted as it is sticky and floppy. That didn't matter too much as it covers a large surface area, and with practice I'll get more accurate I think. The effects lasted just over three hours.

I was surprised to find the patch actually worked. It actually relieved the pain and took my mind off it in the same way a TENS machine does. I've genuinely not come across anything that works in over a decade of pain, apart from TENS. I was worried I'd find the menthol irritated my skin as I can't bear menthol/peppermint footrub or the like, but it was fine.

I might buy them again but am hesitant because of the price - TENS is free since initial investment of £30 plus batteries, and I've had the machine several years. As an alternative they do seem very good though and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone pregnant or breastfeeding as an alternative to oral painkillers.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
Not really I'm afraid. This seems quite expensive to me!

One final point: nowhere on the packaging does it mention if it's safe to use when breastfeeding. It says ok during pregnancy and Mumsnet mentioned the point of the trial is pregnant or bf women can use them so I assumed they're safe, but it is an omission on the packaging.

Q1 I'm breast feeding my six month old daughter and have had back pain since being pregnant with her. It's there every day, and is made worse by lifting my seven year old son, which I try not to do but sometimes can't avoid! The middle of back is very sore, and also across the bottom of it and into my hips. It's worse in the mornings, but hurts during the night as well.

Q2 I found the patch a little tricky to apply smoothly at first, although it got easier with practice! It's very comfortable once on though.

Q3 The patches really help my pain. Normally I have to get dh to give me a massage in the painful area, but the patches give a lot of relief.

Q4 I would definitely buy the patches again (although see the answer to Q6), as I am sure either I will use them, or dh will due to never ending sports injuries!

Q5 I would certainly recommend them to friends. I think they're pretty good, although I don't think they last for three hours. Mine lasted on average about an hour and a half to two hours, but they still really helped with the pain so I wasn't that bothered.

Q6 I think they're a little expensive. The price would definitely put me off as I'm trying to be careful with money due to being on maternity leave... If they were less expensive then I would be a lot happier about buying them.

Q1 Breastfeeding a 20 month old so reluctant to take medication. I get backache regularly as I also have a nearly 4year old. However, I found these patches brilliant for my knee (metatarsal injury) as well as my back.
Q2 I found it easy to apply to my knee and my lower back. It lasted quite a while and reduced the swelling a lot.
Q3 It did a lot to help relieve the pains.
Q4 I'd definitely consider using the patches again.
Q5 I'd recommend them to friends who are also pregnant or breastfeeding.
Q5 I do not consider these good value for money, a bag of frozen peas (while not convenient like the patches) would have the same effect.

1. Breastfeeding. Have had muscular aches and pains especially relating to PGP in lower back since early pregnancy. It comes after spending a lot of time on my feet.
2. Patch could be fiddly to apply depending on where I put it. Needed help to put it on my shoulder blade once as it folds on itself easily. It was easy tobapply to my lower back. It lasted a couple of hours.
3. The patch made the area tingle in a menthol sort of way. It did offer a distraction from the pain as it was an alternative sensation but I wouldn't say it stopped the pain.
4. I would use them again to avoid painkillers.
5. I would recommend them but state their limitations.
6. The price is what I'd expect. I would consider buying them if they were on offer.

I'm just 12 weeks pregnant but have had ongoing lower back pain since I was pregnant with my now 3 year old DD. My back pain come and goes and was really bad when I applied for the patches but has improved a bit since they arrived so it's taken a while to test them.

As the pain is in my lower back they were easy enough to apply - I've used hot ones in the past but these seemed to work better. I'd recommend them to a friend particularly in the summer when a hot pack just sounds uncomfortable.

They do seem a bit pricey but when painkillers aren't an option they'd be worth it.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am breastfeeding and sometimes suffer back pain after a vertebral compression fracture 4 years ago. The day after my 30th birthday I slipped getting out the shower (yes, 30th birthday, not 80th) and pulled muscles in my back trying to catch myself.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

It was very easy to apply the patch(es) even though my back was aching and I didn't have anyone to help me! i stuck three patches on to cover the sorest part of my back. One of them slipped and ended up stuck on a bit wrinkled and squished but it still worked brilliantly. I had to drive just after i had slipped in the shower, so the patches were pressed into my back more by sitting in the car - which was lovely and soothing.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

yes! i woke up the next day with only a slight ache, i was very pleasantly surprised, i was expecting PAIN.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

yes yes yep defo

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

yes, i already have! and to my father who has used Deep Heat cream and spray for years (he also has a dodgy back).

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

For drug-free pain relief it's excellent. There's no extra worry about painkillers getting to the baby and lovely soothing pain relief for mummy.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Breastfeeding a 3.5 year old. Shoulder and neck movement is limited. Unable to babywear without suffering in the following days. Sleep is sometimes difficult.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Applying the patch was straightforward, although due to the location, it could be positioned better by someone else. I would say the cold/tingling feeling lasted for a good couple of hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

There was perhaps some slight pain relief while wearing the patch. However, I don't think it had any effect after that.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I would try them again, perhaps if I needed pain relief on a different set of muscles. I think the problem in my shoulder area is too deep/chronic.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I would mention them as an option, but I don't think I would particularly recommend them, other than for mild aches.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

That might be reasonable if you have a temporary issue, but I wouldn't pay that if I needed regular relief.

Q1- I'm currently breastfeeding my first baby who's now 20 weeks. I wanted to try the patches as I experienced back pain while pregnant. I hoped this would pass once my little one was born but while I was learning how to breastfeeding my posture was really bad and so I needed pain relief until I could improve this new skill.

Q2- I found the patch really easy-to-use. Like a plaster it can be a little fiddly the first time but once you get the trick it's simple. I especially love that I can apply it to my back by myself if needed. I never used it for more than an hour at a time and it kept on working all that time.

Q3- I would normally use a hot water bottle for my continued back pain so was a little sceptical at first but the cool feeling was lovely and soothing. I was able to carry on walking around doing things which I wouldn't be able to with a hot water bottle.

Q4- I'd definitely buy them in case of future muscular pain or for back pain relief. I managed to pull a muscle whilst working out and tried the patch. It worked wonders and helped relieve the soreness a lot quicker than normal.

Q5- I would definitely recommend this to pregnant or breastfeeding ladies and anyone who couldn't take painkillers.

Q6- the price of £5.49 for 4 seems ok. As I would have them in the house as back ups. I would definitely by the one unit if I was out and about and suddenly needed relief: for me or anyone else.

Q1. I really wanted to try these patches as i wanted a form of pain relief which doesn't include tablets. iam a long term sciatica sufferer
Q2.I found them very easy to put on and apply felt cold instantly
Q3 OH YES they did it made my day so much more comfortable and not 1 paracetamol taken
Q4. yes i would as again love the fact i can have pain relief without tablets
Q5.for a single perhaps but then i would benefit from buying a 5 pack or more. certainly something i will be buying once all my trial ones have gone