I hate to hear you are suffering in pain and nothing is helping.

Has you doctor considered or offered you lidocaine infusions? I've been having lidocaine infusions for the past few years and it has been a life saver, especially since I'm so sensitive to all the other medications. This has really worked for me and many other patients here in the Vancouver area too. I've just been switched over to the subcutaneous pump which I am sent home with. The IV infusion required the patient to be on a heart monitor so the subcutaneous is easier and more cost effective. I can send you the patient information from my pain clinic if you would like to learn more. The side effects are minimal and I typically have relief for 2 weeks. I attached a picture of the pump, it is the size of a baby bottle and easy to tuck into a pocket or a fanny pack. I just rest for the day as it makes me sleepy. Send me a pm with your email address and I'll send forward the patient info to you.

I hope you are able to find relief soon. Don't forget to breathe!

MsL

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