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Has anyone tried Lidocaine infusions?

Tiff86

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Has anyone tried Lidocaine infusions? If so, what was/were your experience(s)?

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    • Tiff86

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      @Stargirlcj I had my first infusion done last month and it helped for almost a week. Then it wore off. I’m scheduled for my next one next Monday. Did you get scheduled for your first infusion yet?

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    • Stargirlcj

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      Hi. I am actually on the waiting list for a lidocaine infusion. I'm hoping and praying that it will help 🙏 I shall let everyone know! Xx

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      • Tiff86

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        @Stargirlcj I had my first infusion done last month and it helped for almost a week. Then it wore off. I’m scheduled for my next one next Monday. Did you get scheduled for your first infusion yet?

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    • Grammy6

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      I have looked into it but the cost was too much for me since it is not covered by insurance. $500 an infusion

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    • mars00

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      oh, you're talking about an infusion my bad. is it for chronic pain? can you let me know if it's of any help? i really need to look for other options than opioid medications for my chronic pain bc they're not helping anymore.

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      • Tiff86

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        @mars00 yes, it’s for chronic pain. I had my first infusion done last month and it helped for almost a week. Then it wore off. I’m scheduled for my next one next Monday.

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    • mars00

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      i've had lidocaine a bunch of times when i've required sutures to numb the area, and also at dentist for a filling. the injection is sort of painful (stinging/burning sensation for about 10 seconds) so if you're sensitive to pain i recommend maybe clenching your fists or taking some deep breaths. do you mind me asking why you need it?

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One user mentioned their experience with Lidocaine infusions, stating that it worked for them for about two weeks. They described it as a "chill pill for your nerves" since fibromyalgia is a nervous system problem and the infusion gets the Lidocaine right to the nervous system. However, they also mentioned a supply shortage making it difficult to obtain at the time.

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