Multiple studies indicate that the 5% lidocaine patch may be effective in alleviating neuropathic pain in patients with a variety of conditions, including diabetic polyneuropathy, complex regional ...

Intravenous lidocaine infusion has emerged as a promising adjunct for postoperative pain management, offering a potential alternative to conventional opioid‐based strategies and regional techniques ...

The report explored the use of intravenous lidocaine in a hospital that expanded its use beyond postoperative gastrointestinal surgery. Can the use of postoperative intravenous lidocaine improve pain ...

Lidocaine patches deliver anesthetic medication through the skin. The patch may improve back pain, but research is limited about how well the patch works. The patch also has a range of potential side ...

Nerve pain refers to painful sensations around the nerves. Various treatment options are available, including anticonvulsants, certain antidepressants, mild opioids, and some topical treatments.

Some over-the-counter (OTC) topical creams, like lidocaine or capsaicin, may be helpful for nerve pain. Nerve pain is distinct from typical tissue pain. When you have tissue pain, like falling down or ...

Depending on the cause, nerve pain can become chronic, but there are many mediation options that can help. Nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, can come in various forms, from stabbing and ...

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that the growth and use of compounded pain creams is unwarranted as they were no better than placebo in a randomized controlled trial, suggesting their higher ...

NHS Lanarkshire is warning locals that lidocaine patches should only be used for short-term nerve pain following shingles. For most other types of pain, such as back or joint pain, there is limited or ...

Lidocaine patches should only be used for short-term nerve pain following shingles, doctors and pharmacists say. Following a recent review, there is limited or no evidence of benefit for most other ...