Have to share this one with my son. For the past 13 years he has had two 14-inch stainless steel rods bolted to his spine. Thanks for the Lidocaine patch info. Sometimes he has serious pain. They gave Deb Lidocaine IV at the last but did not know it came in a patch for other uses. Pat Las Vegas Kath wrote: > LOL~! :-) We would shut down the metal scanner~! :-) > Caleb has a titanium rod in his leg and told the airport security > guard in a stage whisper, "I got a rod". LOL > The security guy got the strangest look on his face. I jumped in > quick and explained what he meant. > I know I've told that before. LOL :-) Oh well, I don't get out much > anymore. :-) >