Feet and ankles must be problematical at times to stick Lidocaine patches on due to topography. I know Littlepaw mentions cream, but do you all know you can get liquid Lidocaine for external use? When having radiotherapy I suffered 2nd degree burns on and between my legs and this was an easy method of maximum application to a very lumpy area.
For me, in that condition, it dulled the pain for a few hours.

Dave.