Just did a search on it and the only thing that gives me 'cause for pause' is that there really isn't anything very 'current' on it as a therapy. Most of the research seems to be in small focus specific groups.

WHY hasn't it caught on? would be my big question.... I also feel that it's interesting that your pain doc would stretch and be, essentially, experimental. It's an aspect that can be good or bad.

It it were me? I'd really read the fine print about s/e's of lido infusions in all findable instances and maybe give it a try. I hesitate because when I use patches things go VERY dead and there are times the trade-off is worth it and others when it's not.

Whatever your decision, I for one, am awaiting for what all happens! - j