I use a compounded cream, and Lidoderm patches. To save $ I tried the lidocaine ointment. I was trying to come up with an inexpensive alternative. I found it to be really greasy, and did not soak in. My pharmacist tried ordering it from 3 different places to see if he could find one that would work. The compounded cream soaks in so well, that it must have me "spoiled."

I have used the cream for 9 years now. My family doc won't prescribe it, I have had to go to a PM doc or a neurologist to get it. Family doc is uncomfortable prescribing anything with ketamine.

I am glad your finding the ointment helpful.

Do you have any tips you could share with me on getting the ointment to soak in so it is not so greasy?