Hi Mike,
I had the Lidocaine infusion inpatient back in June 2006. I remember right away when I got home being able to use my bad right foot and it even moved better. I was able to put my foot fully on the ground where I had not been able to for over a year. It was great but very painful. They discharged me taking Mexiletene-150 mg twice a day and I still take them today. They help with pain and are ususally used for people with heart conditions. It helps with keeping the heart normal somehow but it REALLY helps me too. My infusion lasted about two months but I was extremely fatigued. I think I caught a bug or something or maybe that was normal for the infusion. Who knows. I was sad when it went away. It seemed like alot of work for me between staying in the hospital and the exhaustion but for a bit of pain relief I'll take anything I can. I have full-body by the way too. I hope this helps and best of luck for your treament. Let us know how you make out with it.
kathy d