Lignocaine infusion

[Maggiet]

Anyone on here had a lignocaine infusion? I have peripheral neuropathy and the neurology consultant has recommended it. Thank you

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If he wants to give it ?? go for it. cheers.

[efilwol]

I had lidocaine infusion for chronic pain at NHNN. My pain is due to multiple osteoarthritic conditions. My consultant advised that lidocaine IV infusion helps about 1/3 of people with nerve pain.

For me, it did nothing except make me nauseous, but I think that my pain is nociceptive and not neuropathic. It's a potentially "scary" treatment as there can be some serious side effects, but I was advised that the dosages are kept low to avoid some of the most dangerous effects (and at least you are in a hospital if anything does go wrong!)

[Maggiet in reply to efilwol]

Thank you for your reply. The consultant at the pain clinic told me that they dose you up with the lidocaine until it nearly reaches toxic levels - like you say, that's why it's a good do that I will be in hospital! I am going to the pain clinic on Tuesday and I will sk all the various questions before I go for the infusion. Thanks again.

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My pain consultant would not entertain lignocaine in fusions.In his opinion they can be dangerous.But its your body and your decision.Good Luck to you.

[Maggiet in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your reply. The post is over 12 months old! I had the infusion but it didn't do any good!