Pain messages are passed along nerves by a neurotransmitter called "substance P." Capsaicin, the component of chili peppers that makes them hot, blocks substance P and the resultant pain. A cream containing .025 percent capsaicin has been shown to block pain in joints, nerves and skin. It can be used to relieve the pain from a variety of causes: arthritis, surgery, various injuries, tumors, nerve damage from diabetes and so forth. Reports suggest that capsaicin cream also can control the discomfort of cluster headaches, psoriasis or itching from any cause.

Pepper creams are available over-the-counter in most drug stores. When you use pepper cream, you need to know that capsaicin is a very stable alkaloid that does not wash off your skin, even with soap. If you apply it with your fingertips and later touch your eyes, or any mucous membrane or open cuts, you can get a nasty burning sensation that will last about twenty minutes. You can avoid this problem by wearing rubber gloves to apply it, or buy the pepper cream in a special roll-on applicator bottle so you don’t get it on your hands.

I know it sound odd using something that causes the sensation you are having but allot of times it blocks the feeling. I hope it helps I would be careful not to get in mouth. lips are a tricky thing so be extra careful and Most defiantly PLEASE call doctor so you can find out the cause

I always use Qtips so I don't have to handle it. Also, if you use it, do so sparingly. A little of that stuff goes a long way and it is often reactivated when it gets wet. There is a bit of a learning curve with it. Please heed my advice and use it very sparingly. You won't get any more benefit by putting it on thick.

Best of luck and post how things are going for you!

thank you so much i am going to try it onmy lips.....yes, i have bms, got it 5 yrs ago and went away until noe, had some dental work and came back up, my lips r the worse, i take klonopin that helps tons and use gum! but the lips i have nothing to help, any other advice would great!!! any tricks for the mouth or lids??? also has anyone tried lyrica I am going to start in mon....thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!glad i found you guys .....so scary!!!!!