Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches Feedback Thread NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

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

T&Cs for prize draw here NB closing date now Monday 11 August 9am

[TheCharWoman]

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.

Breast feeding a giant month old baby. Very bad back ache caused from feeding awkwardly in bed etc. makes me stroppy on a daily basis!

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

Bit tricky to apply to my back - DH had to help. I found they crumpled a bit too easily (perhaps because it's so hot?) so didn't last as long as I might have expected.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes I think so.

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 I think so for occasional use. Felt like a bit of a treat sitting down with one or two in the evening (how sad is that!) and feeling a bit more relaxed and less tense.

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?

It is a bit pricey considering they don't last very long, but if they do the job than that's worth it if you can afford it I guess!

[bdgh]

Q1 Breastfeeding a 16 month old. Put my back out getting him out of the car and struggled with pain relief after.

Q2 very difficult to apply as it folded over on itself and stuck together but once on stayed in place but only for about an hour. It felt like your back was in water whilst it was on which was strange. They are better than the heat patches as you can stick it straight to your skin rather than on your clothes.

Q3 my back wasnt as bad during testing but it did seem to ease it when it felt sore.

Q4 if I had bad back pain I would defintely use them again

Q5 I would definitely recommend these to others limited on the type of pain killers they can take.

Q6 if my back went again I would consider buying some but would probably try and look for a cheaper version.

[Jenstarplus1]

Q1 I'm breast feeding my 9 mth old and have had shoulder/neck pain since he was born. It is better as I am not doing it so much now.

Q2 Patch was easy to apply to neck, not so easy to apply to shoulder blades.

Q3 It helped to relieve the ache in my neck for a short period of time, or at least the coolness felt good!

Q4 yes I would buy them again, I would like to try them on my forehead when I have a headache.

Q5 I would recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding, but they are quite expensive so I would tell them the cost.

Q5 I think something is good value for money if it works really well. Short term, for the kind of ache I had, I would buy them. But I don't think they would be a long term solution.

[Kirsty770]

Q1. I'm 34 weeks pregnant with my third child. Wanted to try as been suffering with lower back pain and coccyx pain since early on after having this pain for a long time following my second birth.

Q2. I got my partner to apply to my lower back, hoping to try following breast feeling when get bad neck pain, should be able to apply myself to that area.

Q3. It helped relieve the pain really well and lasted for a few hours. Since trying the patches the instances of pain have been less.

Q4. Yes, would use them as alternative to tablets and feels more natural, better than a hot water bottle during hot weather too.

Q5. Yes would recommend them, mentioned them to my parents to try already.

Q6. They are quite pricey but as an alternative to medication or drugs then they are good as they help the problem.

Thanks very much.

[Pamsie]

Q1 Currently 30 weeks pregnant and have been suffering from mild to moderate spd.

Q2 Not the easiest thing to apply, especially when having to stretch to reach the painful parts that need application. However, very easy if someone else can do it for you. They do crumple though and stays put for around an hour.

Q3 Very effective, but I was expecting a cold sensation, but it felt very hot!

Q4 I would probably buy the patches again. I even tried one on my shoulder as it was so painful after the whooping cough jab. Very effective at not just back pain.

Q5 Yes I would recommend to others but will warn them that they feel hot though.

Q5 A bit pricey, but for medication-free pain relief, I would buy them.

[Littlepinkpear]

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.

Currently breastfeeding but suffering back pain since beginning of pregnancy.

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

I cannot reach to apply directly to the area, so my DH helped. Seemed to last 2-3 hours.

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?

No - they have not helped the pain in my back. They do not stay stuck for very long so they have to be constantly pressed down. Unfortunately they are my only real alternative to painkillers. They also smell very strongly of menthol so I would like to wear them outside of the house.

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

I would share them in the hope they work.

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, not compared to oral painkillers. A single patch would not last long to be valuable.

[klw777]

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 my baby still feeds at least 6 times a day. I suffer back pain and more recently shoulder and arm pain, mostly associated with breastfeeding positioning I feel. It is frustrating to have aches and pains on top of tiredness with very little I can take to ease it whilst feeding.

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

I did think the patches were easy to apply. Definitely easier on my shoulder but even applying it to my back wasn't too challenging as it was easy to reposition them when I got them wrong. That said it was easier when someone was available to put it on for me on my back. The patch lasted for about 2 hours before I stopped feeling effects.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

The patches did help with the aches and pains I experience. They offered some relief which meant I didn't have to take painkillers, for me that's a great result.


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, I use something similar for headaches and I fully advocate this type of pain relief.

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

Absolutely, I already have!

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?

This is probably the only downside; when comparing the price of the patches with a packet of paracetamol then they don't seem great value for money sadly.

[LastOneDancing]

Q1. Currently BF my 4-month old. I get pain in my shoulders and beck from feeding and also in my lower back from lifting/changing etc. I am always keen to find more natural methods of pain relief than tablets.

Q.2 The patches were tricky to apply to my shoulders, especially as because of the pain I'm not very bendy at the minute! I sort of slapped it over my shoulder and crossed my fingers... luckily DH was around to help most of the time. The patches repositioned well. I also found they stayed in place but my bra might have helped. I still felt the cooling sensation 1.5-2h after application.

Q3. The patches didn't really do an awful lot for my shoulder pain. It did tend to ease off after about an hour, but I'm not sure whether that was the patch or the break from feeding.

Q4. I would not use them again as they were not particularly effective for my aches & pains.

Q5. I would suggest them as an option pain relief if someone was desperate/couldn't take painkillers but I wouldn't personally recommend them.

Q5. Very expensive for single use patches, particularly on maternity pay! I would expect 4 to cost about £2

[mamato3lads]

Q1 Pregnant & breastfeeding at the same time. Having to contort into all manner of positions to accomodate the bump and feed my toddler. This has been causing me immense pain in my back, shoulder and arms which would continue all day, even when sitting normally again. I cannot take strong Painkillers because I am pregnant & feeding....and even so, I could not take them every day anyway so this was not a good route to go down for me. Was looking for something effective that I could use long term, without the drugs.

Q2 Easy to apply, no probs, just peeled off the backing and applied to my skin. Comfortable to wear. Easy to remove too, no residue left behind. Felt immediately cooling and the relief lasted a good couple of hours.

Q3
Absolutely. The immediate cooling was quite intense at first but i was amazed at how quickly they dulled the pain and relieved the spasms, allowing me to relax a little more.

Q4 A bit pricey....perhaps if they were the only ones on the market, I would pay 5.49 for a box of 4. However, they are not unique - there are lots of different brands out there offering the same thing - but cheaper. I found this out when I went to the supermarket to try and purchase some more of these patches!! Unable to find them, I bought something similar and it works just as well and works out about 43p per application - a big saving.

Q5 Would definitely recommend the concept as a viable alternative for mums, but not necessarily this brand as they are not really good value for money.

Q5
I would expect a box of at least 7 for 5.49 to make these a viable long term option. There are many similar things on the market which are considerably cheaper too.....

[Canadateacher]

Q1- Breastfeeding. Have shoulder, neck and lower back pain and issues from pregnancy. I will not take strong meds or anything that will affect my breastmilk. I recently used a patch on a transatlantic flight and was happy with the results when the plane landed.
Q2- The patch was mostly easy to apply, but I did need help smoothing it out. Any wrinkles were uncomfortable and the locations I need to apply it made it hard to ensure I had made it flat while doing it myself. I ended up cutting the strip into a better pattern to fit properly below my neck.
Q3- I don't know if they totally relieved the pain, but they took my mind away from the pain temporarily. I was surprised that the cooling effect made my mind focus on it rather than the pain.
Q4- I really like the concept of the product as it isn't messy and doesn't require a cream or ointment to apply. I would be tempted to wait for the product to be on offer or use with a coupon.
Q5- I have already recommended the product to others. It is hard to find alternatives to paracetamol that are ok to take when pregnant and breast feeding. This is a good product.
Q6- I like the idea of the product but I would wait for the product to be on offer or to be in extreme pain before purchasing at the suggested retail price. It would be something I purchased to bring on holidays or to be away from home. It is convenient but not cheap

[MistletoeBUTNOwine]

Q 1
Breastfeeding 7mo DS.
Chronic back pain for 15+ years, which miraculously went post partum but came back gradually seeing 3-4m.

Q2
Peel the back, stick it on. Bit wobbly and sticky. Folded over on itself.

Q3
Superficial relief for snout an hour

Q4
No, wouldn't buy again

Q5
Would recommend only for sprain/ strain injuries only

Q6
Price ok for occasional use, but definitely too moch money & Faffing to use for prolonged period

[hicharlie]

Q1 Currently 34 wks sufferring cronic back pain due to sitting at desk all day at work and not having chance to get breaks. Wanted to try as not comfortable taking paracetamol when pregnant.

Q2 Found hard to apply patch without it folding in on itself. Peeled away at edges. Cold feeling faded after 5 mins but felt effect for 2-3hrs.

Q3 Yes once they were on in the right place definately helped.

Q4 A bit too fiddly for the cost.

Q5 Yes but i still think they are too expensive, but when you are in a lot of pain sometimes that doesn't matter.

Q5 I think they are too expensive to buy regularly

[MilchMaid]

Sorry for late reply! DC2 has been in hospital.

Anyway, finally got round to testing these patches last night. Here are my thoughts.

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.

DC2 is six months old now and I've had lower backache since DC1 (2yo) was on the way. I'm breastfeeding them both. The backache is worse when I wear DC2 in the sling, but as he's a velcro baby still (and has been very ill recently), I've had no choice. I know the backache gets better when I do the Shred religiously, but I've had neither the time nor the inclination recently.

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

I got it all stuck to itself and to my clothes before DH offered to help. He applied it just fine though. It stuck all evening, although rolled up a bit at the edges. It came off with my T-shirt, which I didn't notice, and went in the washing machine. Pretty gross fishing it out of the clean washing, but doesn't appeared to have destroyed any clothes.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

I really liked the cooling sensation. It lasted about an hour, and relieved my backache quite a bit for a time. But it didn't last the three hours, although it still felt cool to the touch.

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 will continue to use the patches I've been sent and see whether they make a difference long-term. At the end of the day when I'm feeling sore, I'm sure they will be a help. And I'm not going to take painkillers for a while yet, so they'll definitely be better than nothing!

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?

Nope, too expensive. It's hard to justify that amount for an ongoing problem for me when I have two DCs to think about.

[Missylow]

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 12 weeks pregnant. I wanted to try the patches as I have had quite bad abdominal pains (which I am led to believe are stretching pains) and I know I can only take paracetamol - I want to limit the amount of paracetamol, so I wanted to try an alternative to this. The pain has affected me quite badly - waking me up in the night or meaning that I can't function during the day when it starts.

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

I found the application OK on my tummy, as I could see what I was doing. However, when I used it once on my back, I did find it difficult to make sure that it was applied properly and flat, as it crumpled a bit. I had to ask my partner to put it on for me in the end. Once it was on it took a little while for me to feel the effect (maybe 15/20 minutes), but then it lasted for between 2 to three hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

My pains weren't really muscular, but it did relieve them very much and was soothing. As I said, I did also try the patches on my back, which WAS muscular & also found that they relieved the pain very well here too!

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

Absolutely - they are a great alternative to pain killers! My partner also doesn't like using tablets for pain unless he absolutely has to - so these are a great alternative for him too.

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

Yes, definitely! I've already recommended them to my partner.

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 do work well, and as such I would buy them again during pregnancy to reduce pain while I can't take painkillers - but normally I'm not sure how often I would by them as they are a tad expensive - especially when I am a new mum!

Thanks for the opportunity to trial these - it is GREAT to know that I have effective alternatives to oral painkillers whilst I am pregnant!

[Somersaults]

Q1. I'm now 39 weeks pregnant with my second and have struggled with lower back and hip pain throughout the last ten weeks or so. It makes me walk awkwardly at times and can be painful moving and sitting. It has also been painful in bed.

Q2. As they have been used to help back pain it is kind of tricky to apply because they are quite floppy and so it's hard to get it on smoothly when you're reaching round behind you and can't see what you're doing. Would be much easier to apply to other parts of the body for different aches and pains I'm sure. Fine to apply if you've got someone who can help you. I think the cold lasted for a good two hours, probably a little bit longer.

Q3. I would say that for me the patches helped. They didn't stop it from hurting but actually I'm now wondering whether my pain is more in the joint than muscular. They felt soothing and cooling though and was nice on the painful area so whilst it didn't stop the pain entirely, I was better with a patch on than without.

Q4. I would definitely use them again. When I'm not pregnant I'm a competitive athlete and can see many uses for the patches. I've used the Deep Freeze spray before in training but I think the patches are better - they stay in place quite well and stay cold for a long time. I would also use them again in pregnancy as they have helped to ease the pain.

Q5. I would recommend them to other pregnant or breastfeeding friends, yes. I would also recommend them to the people I train with as I think they are good for sports injuries too.

Q5. I do think they are quite expensive. I would be more likely to by them in pregnancy than for regular sports use at that price, although I think I would have to use them sparingly as saving throughout pregnancy or on maternity leave money isn't exactly flowing easily and it's a lot to spend when paracetamol is so cheap.

[DillieDoily]

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 21 weeks pregnant and wanted to try the patches for the usual pregnancy-related aches and pains, as I would rather avoid taking painkillers. So far Ive not had too many aches and pains but I would imagine this will increase as my pregnancy progresses.

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

Ive only used the patches a couple of times as have been relatively pain-free in the past month or so, but I found them really easy to apply to my lower back. It lasted a good few hours- I used them before going to bed so am not sure exactly how long they lasted, but they certainly helped me get a better nights sleep! The fact they were cooling was ideal in the hot weather.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes it definitely helped relieve muscular aches and pains and was instantly soothing.

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 definitely use these patches again.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
I would recommend them to any friends/family, especially those wishing to avoid taking 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?

It is ok value for money but I would be more likely to buy them when on special offer, eg 4 for 4 seems like a decent price

[Smorgs]

Q1 I'm 32 weeks pregnant with DC2. In my first pregnancy I had a lot of pain around my pelvis (not sure if it was SPD or not). This time I had back ache that started a lot sooner and was mainly around my sacroiliac joint with shooting pains down my right leg. I've seen a doctor and two osteopaths and they've said it's probably sacroiliac joint dysfunction and that a nerve is being compressed too. Recently though the pain has been much more like the PGP/SPD I had last time and more concentrated towards the front of my pelvis.
The pain has made this pregnancy pretty difficult, especially with an energetic toddler to run around after. There have been times I've stayed indoors rather than take him to the playground because I haven't felt able to walk that far. Getting in and out of the car has been agony and the pain often wakes me up at night.
I was keen to try and patches because I'd rather not take any painkillers during pregnancy, even though things like paracetamol are safe. I'd rather listen to my body and adapt my way of doing things so I don't pull any muscles or just stop when the pain gets too much.

Q2 The patch is pretty easy to apply - even if you have to stick it on your back yourself you can easily pull it off and readjust it if it gets crumpled up. I would say it's not that sticky though, and I found the patch furled up and started to come off under my clothes as I had to stick it on where my trouser waistband is. The effects lasted a maximum of three hours I would say.

Q3 I really didn't expect it to help as much as it did. But the cooling sensation was really nice. It obviously isn't going to cure my condition but it certainly helps relieve the symptoms and I was able to get on with doing day to day things that otherwise felt like a massive chore because of the pain.

Q4 I might buy them again, but they would have to improve their 'stickiness' as it was a little frustrating that the patch kept unfurling under my waistband.

Q5 Yes I would recommend them to pregnant or breastfeeding friends.

Q5 I do think they are pretty good value for money.

[cmc1976]

Q1. I gave birth 4 months ago and have suffered with back pain since the epidural I had. I take warfarin so am unable to take ibuprofen or other anti inflammatories. I suffer every day with pains which affects my sleep also , painkillers don't really help and I have recently started physio .

Q2. I found it quite tricky at first and had my husband help me apply them but eventually it got easier the more I used them.

Q3. Yes, they provided some welcome relief!

Q4. I would use them again but they are rather expensive. An ice pack held on the back does the same job but doesn't last as long

Q5. Yes I would recommend

Q6. No, they are expensive for what they are. I would buy a bigger pack if it was cost effective but 1 for £1.65 is expensive when as per previous question a ice pack can do the same job.

[kally195]

1. I am breastfeeding my 10 week old,and still have some aches and pains as a result of labour and childbirth. She is also a right Podge, so I get a fair few back/shoulder aches as my body adjusts to holding her.
   

1. I found them quite tricky to apply. There is a knack to getting them on without sticking the patch to itself, and it was also hard to get them to stick flat without any ridges or bubbles. I found they peeled off quite easily as well - the edges seemed to get caught on my clothing.
   

1. I was expecting them to feel colder and was disappointed at first. Then, when I took the first one off, I felt how cold my back was and realised they were quite effective! They definitely helped relieve muscle ache.
   

1. The difficulty I had getting them in, then to stay on means I wouldn't use them again - a gel pack out of the fridge or freezer stick behind me while Podge feeds does the same job.
   

1. Probably not! If they stuck more firmly, then maybe.
   

1. I think they are quite expensive. If I was really suffering during the night, or when I am moving around lots, then a long lasting patch that sticks would make me consider spending that much. However, as my discomfort is while I am awake and sat feeding her, a reusable cold pack wrapped in a tea towel is better value.

[Steffi22]

Q1 . Currently 36 weeks pregnant. Previously suffered with a bad back and my job involves a lot of bending down and assisting people, meaning it is frequently aggravated. Mainly I get lower back ache, which hasn't been as bad during my pregnancy as I have previously had it, however it has flared up moderately on occasions.

Q2. Application was quite an art form, to reach to my back unseeing and stick patch on without patch attaching itself to wrong part of my back or without patch folding itself in half and sticking to itself. Once attached, patch took a bit of time to feel cold and then lasted about 3/4 hours feeling noticeably cold.


Q3. Yes it did ease my aches.

Q4. I would use them again, although not at price they will be sold at, but if I could locate them cheaper or find a cheaper alternative then I would use them again.

Q5. I would recommend they at least tried them because they helped me.

Q6. Not at all and I would not purchase them at this cost.

[postitnotes]

Q1 I am 12 weeks pregnant and also breastfeeding a 7 month old. I had very bad lower back pain with my first pregnancy and was lucky to be offered free acupuncture which helped considerably. I am finding it worsening now as the baby gets heavier and I carry her quite a lot, and the pregnancy back pain has started which I find becomes worse over the day until I can barely sit in a chair in the evening.

Q2 I found it relatively easy to apply, but did get my husband to help at first. I couldn't always get them completely flat. It lasted for about 3 hours.

Q3 I found it very effective for the ache. The cooling effect was very soothing

Q4 I would probably try out a cheaper alternative as I think they are quite pricey, but I did find that they worked really well.

Q5 I would recommend them as they certainly work well.

Q5 I think they are too expensive at this price, especially as there are other similar products available that are cheaper. I would probably have to be in considerable pain before I would stock up on these.

[miracle15]

Q1 I was 35 weeks pregnant and because I've got SPD and I was arching back to ease pubic pain and therefore causing myself back pain.

Q2 I'm quite flexible, but it wasn't that easy to apply without folding it. Then I had to dance around trying to straighten it out. I went to bed with it and when I woke in the middle of the night, it came off so I guess it wasn't that sticky after all.

Q3 Oh yeah! it was great with nice cooling sensation.

Q4 I've got a couple of them left which can be handy at work as they are invisible under clothes (Yes, I'm 38th week and still enjoying working:) )

Q5 I'm not huge fan of paracetamol or any other painkiller tablets, so I would definitely recommend patches.

Q5 It is very pricey. I would buy them only on offer (2 for 1 or similar) despite them being great.

[Fourarmsv2]

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.

Keen to try them for backache which I am trying to avoid taking NSAIDS.

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

Easy to apply. Lasted a couple of hours

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
Yes
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 -

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?
No - I found an online supplier with cheaper prices which I would pay though. I'd expect the price to be comparable with some of the branded painkillers eg Nurofen melt lets.

[zebamy]

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.

35 weeks pregnant. Lower back pain often caused by bending/stooping at work.

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

Fairly easy even though I was apply myself to lower back so couldn't see what I was doing! Possible to reposition. Peak performance for the first hour or so but still some benefit after this.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

I felt it definitely helped and felt soothing and numbing.

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'm saving a few for very early labour and will continue to use them as I have found that they have helped.

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'd consider this a little pricey for single use patch. Would be more likely to buy at 50p-100p per patch.

[RebeccaCloud9]

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 29 weeks pregnant. Even before pregnancy, I suffered with lower back/hip pain radiating from the sacro-iliac nerve. The pain starts after walking for around 10 minutes or more, becoming unbearable if I am walking around all day (ie a day at the shops).

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?
The patches were easy to apply and lasted for a few hours - when I first used one, I forgot to remove it but it wasn't there at the end of the day so has fallen off somewhere!

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
Yes, it relieved the pain in my back and made walking around easier. I found when I rubbed it, my back felt more soothed. However, the painful area in my back is larger than the patches so for a more complete effect, I would need to use more than one. I also felt that at times, it felt more damp than cold, certainly not 'deep-freeze'. They did help cool me down during the unbearable heat wave though.

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, although they did not completely rid me of the pain but they certainly soothed it.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
Yes, they are an easy to use, safe option.

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 when a pack of paracetamol can be just a few pence. I get the pains most days - this would bankrupt me before the end of pregnancy! If they completely eradicated the pain, I would consider them to be more cost effective, but they don't. I would consider buying them on special offer or through cheaper internet outlets.