Re: [TMIC] lidocaine infusion

2008-03-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Janet, The relief lasts up to 4 weeks for me. It seems to work better if I get the next infusion before the relief is totally gone. F

[TMIC] lidocaine infusion

2008-03-13 Thread Janet Dunn
Hello After "listening" to the conversations on lidocaine infusions, I decided to have one. So, my doctor had me meet him at the ER last night and away we went. Didn't really notice anything. He wants to do this every week. Ok, whatever. Now, today, after one whole day, yup, one whole

[TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-18 Thread Dennis_Galvin
Hi Frank, What type of Dr. did this procedure on you. I'm having alot of pain in my lower back. Also, I have scoliosis and my ribs a starting to rub against my pelvis which also causes pain in my groin go figure. They are going to try some nerve blocks or possibly cutting the nerves to that are

Re: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Is this a one-time Infusion or are you going to have to have more? > > Also, is this a new experiment thing? I know you are willing to try most > any new drug etc. > I hope to get infusions on a regular basis. Not Experimental. Have your neuro call the Montreal General Hosp., Pain Clinic

Re: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-16 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I've benn waiting to hear some good news from you. I hope this decrease in > pain last forever. > How would you rate the decrease on a scale of one to ten. I remember you > were hitting the ten level lately. Patty, My pain has decreased by 2 0r 3 levels. I'm hoping the effect will last 3

Re: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-15 Thread Balmatmic
Hello Frank,   You are always good at keeping us up to date with different procedure options for pain.    Thanks for sharing the info.  We never know how long or if it'll work, but worth the try.   Big hugs, Barbara A    

Re: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-15 Thread Heather & Pieter
- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 9:54 AM Subject: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion greetings, I would like to report that my Lidocaine Infusion on Wednesday went very well. The IV

Re: [TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-15 Thread pjv1234
F I've benn waiting to hear some good news from you. I hope this decrease in pain last forever. How would you rate the decrease on a scale of one to ten. I remember you were hitting the ten level lately. Patti - Michigan "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > greetings, > >

[TMIC] Lidocaine Infusion

2006-09-15 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
greetings, I would like to report that my Lidocaine Infusion on Wednesday went very well. The IV was placed with little discomfort, then They gave me a 4 mg per Kg bolus followed by a 2 mg (?)/ Kg over one hour. My pain decreased and has been lower than usual since. My other meds seem to wor