[malawigirl08]

Hi Everyone
I have spent the day in hospital in the company of a pain nurse while I had a Lidocaine infusion for approx 6hrs, it was the starngest feeling and by the end I was totally pain free - I have to continue with my usual meds for a few weeks until it settles down.
Tonight my pain level is sitting around 1-2 whilst last night it was a raging 8 - spent the day in bed reading a book and it was wonderful.
I will keep you posted on my progress - the consultant said I will have this procedure every 6-8 weeks if it is successful fingers crossed
Arlene

[malawigirl08]

Day 2
Feeling spaced out and tired. My core pain on the inside of my feet has gone but I now have tenderness on the surface of the skin, this is bearable although it feels either very warm or very cold- have spent the day with my feet in a cold water bath or putting thermal socks on.
All in all so far so good

[mrsD]

Thanks for the updates. I hope it continues to work for you.

It works for some and not others. Keep positive and that will help too.

[Mere]

Yes, this is interesting and I look to it as an option. I hope it works for you.

Did you have pain or discomfort during the infusion? What did it feel like?

Mere

[malawigirl08]

Thanks Mrs D

I didnt have any discomfort during this procedure, my BP went high and my lips went numb once it had been turned up, so the nurse turned it back down again. I felt lightheaded and sleepy for a time and then rallied back again and by this time my pain had disappeared completely(painfree for the first time in years).
Mere why dont you wait a few weeks and see how my experience is and maybe others will share their experience also - the jury is still out for me but the nurse says it sometimes takes a few days to kick in.

Day 3
Today I slept late and had intended to do lots of chores around the house but this didnt happen as I felt listless.
My core pain is still gone but I am still being bothered with pain on my skin - it is still alternating between hot and cold but I can live with this.
Looking forward to having more energy tomorrow.

[malawigirl08]

Day 4

A much better day today, my energy levels are returning and I got through lots of chores. I went to get my BP checked and it is still a little high - 156/90 - Mrs D is this due to the infusion to you think?, my BP has always been great. I have to go back to get it checked next week.
My pain levels are very low and my feet havent been burning or freezing at all, just some tingly pins and needles on the skin surface - can live with that
Still taking all my pain meds but am not clock watching now - I was one hour late in taking them this afternoon which has never been known.
Best wishes to everyone.
Arlene

[mrsD]

Lidocaine can cause both lower or higher BP...I've see "labile" listed for it, meaning rapidly changing.

Hard to pin it down to specifics.

Sometimes it is just the stress of going to the doctor, etc.

Try to avoid salt and salty foods, and MSG, while you recover from this infusion. That may help.

[malawigirl08]

Day 5
Pain levels are still down, slept this afternoon although I didnt intend to - wont post now if the pain stays this level and will let you all know when this starts to wear off(hopefully ages yet).
Back to work on Monday

[malawigirl08]

One Week On

Realised that I had slept with my feet in the bed under the covers for the first time in around 5 years last night - brilliant - I usually have them overheating and sticking at a right angle out the bed.
Just thought I would share this wee bit o progress with you all lol

Hope you are all well
Arlene

[malawigirl08]

It is now week three and I can confidently say this procedure has been a success, although I still have some pain it is as though my condition has went back to the same pain levels as two years ago - the parts of my feet which have been in pain the longest are still painful but the 'new' pain has gone.
I am sleeping normally and as a result am feeling normal and alert - I have got my life back(going shopping/out for meals/to the beach etc) and am hoping this will contine.
My dream is that this condition will just disappear if I have more of these infusions - but I have always been known as the Eternal Optimist lol.