Patch and baths

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Registered: 08-15-2004
Patch and baths
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Sun, 08-15-2004 - 1:32pm
I read a few of the other posts and I know it says you can 'bathe', but I am a big bath taker/soaker. So far, my patch is staying on pretty good (for 24 hours!), but I am wondering, if I take a bath, should I kiss it goodbye? I never really thought of that before, now I am a little worried I might not like this long term if I can't take a bath except for my 'off' week.

Thoughts?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 08-16-2004 - 8:22am
As long as your patch stays stuck down to your skin, it should be all right. You're supposed to be able to swim, shower, take baths, work out, and sit in hot tubs with the patch on, though it may differ for each user depending on how the adhesive works for her skin.

Does that help?

Judie
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Registered: 05-21-2003
Mon, 08-16-2004 - 11:15am
I have a hot tub that I soak in probably 3-4 times/week and I haven't had any problems with my patch. I've been on the patch for about 9 mos. now and I've only had one incidence of my patch coming loose, even then just one of the corners came up and I was able to get it to restick.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 08-16-2004 - 7:06pm
I've been swimming with mine on without any problems
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Registered: 08-16-2004
Mon, 08-16-2004 - 10:17pm
i am on the patch now as well. i take baths too and it hasnt fallen off b/c of that, but it has fallen off. Im not really a big fan of the patch at all. i switching off of it.