Lena: Lidocaine

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When I call my doctor, what should I ask for regarding "lidocaine". Are there different strengths? What works the best?

Subject: Re: DepressionTo: VulvarDisorders Date: Monday, July 21, 2008, 12:43 PM

I remember a month into this. It was HARD, aside from the constant pain, I was scared to death it would never go away.

It will subside, it may likely flare up again too. We are all each different. I have no idea why this has happened to me and I am still a bit loss, but coping. This will get better for you. I wish a Dr. had prescribed lidocaine for topical burning. It would have helped those first few months.

For some people this really does go away. Many women have one or two occasions when this happens, you are just reading from a group who have been coping and need help in doing so.

I wish you luck and painless days.

-Lena

Depression

I've only been dealing with this pain for about a month and a half and I find myself falling into a depression waking up and being in pain all day. Some days are better then others but most days I am dealing with major flare ups. I look through these boards and see women who have had this for years and I find myself crying thinking of having to live like this. I am trying changing my diet, finally finding a doctor who isn't ignoring my symptoms, but to tell you the truth, I am not seeing much hope. Everyone seems to have a different solution, but we all seem to be grabbing at anything to make the pain disappear. Has anyone else been struggling with depression.. .I find myself crying daily and that just isn't me....I have always been such an upbeat person. I've had pain before (back surgeries, etc.), but this pain is constant and grinding. I guess I'm just looking for

hope....Jan

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Hello Janice,

I think it's Lidocaine 5% cream (This is a common cream given to women after child birth to help with numb any sensitive rips; your gyn may even have a sample) - after a little trial and error I had a custom cream made that included 2% antihistamine (Diphenhydramine)- which helped with swelling.

I had to ask for lidocaine and I have mixed feelings about it for everyday use. But when I'm burning, and really can not think of anything else - I put it on. Please note, it may sting a little at first but that and the burning will subside.

Also, when the everyday intense pain lessened - like now for me, I can contemplate occasional sex. This sometimes leads to pain (not always) but I'll apply some afterward. I had a recent-mother friend relate using lidocaine during sex after her pregnancy - just note you are not the only one that will feel the numbing affects. My feelings are it you are in too much pain to try sex - DON'T - but if you need a little help afterward it's nice to have on hand.

I hope this is not too much info - and I really hope this fades for you.

Best wishes,

Lena

Depression

I've only been dealing with this pain for about a month and a half and I find myself falling into a depression waking up and being in pain all day. Some days are better then others but most days I am dealing with major flare ups. I look through these boards and see women who have had this for years and I find myself crying thinking of having to live like this. I am trying changing my diet, finally finding a doctor who isn't ignoring my symptoms, but to tell you the truth, I am not seeing much hope. Everyone seems to have a different solution, but we all seem to be grabbing at anything to make the pain disappear. Has anyone else been struggling with depression.. .I find myself crying daily and that just isn't me....I have always been such an upbeat person. I've had pain before (back surgeries, etc.), but this pain is constant and grinding. I guess I'm just looking for

hope....Jan