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Wichita, KS

Has anyone had this? What should I expect?

June 14, 2016
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Members shared their experiences and curiosity about lidocaine infusions for pain management, with several expressing excitement to hear how... Read more

Members shared their experiences and curiosity about lidocaine infusions for pain management, with several expressing excitement to hear how it works for someone considering the treatment. One member who receives monthly infusions at a pain clinic reported that the infusions, often combined with Toradol, vitamin B, and magnesium, typically reduce pain by one or two points on the pain scale but don't last very long. Another member described their first infusion as a strange but positive experience, feeling numb and pain-free the first day, with providers explaining that relief duration increases with subsequent treatments from a few days to potentially two weeks.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I had my 1st lidocaine infusion yesterday. Strangest experience I've ever had. Yesterday was a day off relief, pain free. Today I hurt some. They said the 1 st one would only last a few days,2nd maybe a week, 3rd maybe 2 weeks. All in all I think it went well. I felt very numb, awake but couldn't move type feeling. I'm getting ready to schedule my second one.

July 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get them. They usually add Toradal, Vit. B and Magnesium too. Once a month at my pain clinic. It brings the pain down a point maybe 2 on the pain scale if u r lucky. They just don't last that long.

June 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Scheduled for my first infusion on the 26 th. I'll let you know how it goes!!!

July 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I could get them weekly if I wanted to pay outta pocket. I went to an MD who also did alternative medicine and I ended up getting prescribed Vit. B12 injections 2xday. So I had to do them in my hip. I actually think I would do those again cuz they helped with fatigue

June 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have never heard of it. If you decide please let us know. I have had trigger point injections.

June 15, 2016

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