I have lidocaine patches that I use on other parts of my body. I tried cutting them and placing along my jaw but I can’t get them to stay on.
I did not know there was such a thing as lidocaine pops made at compounding pharmacies. Has anyone tried one. I assume insurance isn’t going to pay for it. I am not even sure I could get a script for one. It might provide relief when pain is really bad.
Insurance might pay for lidocaine mouthwash
I’ve not heard of them, let us know if you get hold of any!
the post I saw about them was like a hard lollipop but then I found this while doing some research:
The Lidocaine HCl 2% Popsicle is a unique, frozen confectionary product designed for targeted relief and numbing. This innovative formulation is specifically used for the treatment of conditions such as neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain, and peripheral neuropathy. It offers a convenient and enjoyable method to deliver localized cooling and soothing sensations, providing temporary relief from discomfort or inflammation.
Seems like this could really help some people if we could figure 1. how to get the doctors to order it and 2. insurance to pay for it.
Here is a tiktok of a compounding of the pop
@JugularEagle - Interesting idea, but I wonder if it totally numbs the throat at the same time which might make swallowing down the right way challenging. I’m sorry the lidocaine patches won’t stick to your skin. have you tried cleaning the area w/ rubbing alcohol or mild soap prior to adhering them?
The patches will stick but peel off if i move my jaw. Once they start to peel i can stick them back on but they peel off. If i dont move anything initially they will stay on for awhile. Still experimenting trying to find right size and shape to make them work.
My insurance will pay for some kind of lidocaine mouthwash so I am going to see if I can get someone to prescribe it. It may do nothing for me but I am willing to try it.