If the spray is a numbing agent like lidocaine, it seems like it wouldn't be harmful. But, always check with the doctor first.
caine drugs including Lidocaine which seems to be the favorite agent for Ophthamologists. I never had a skin test for that drug in particular but in the past couple years, eating chocolate has caused itching on my hands. As chocolate and the caine drugs all come from the same plant I presume any derivative from that plant would cause a reaction.
I also have severe allergic contact dermatitis to pine sap and tomatoes. That takes a trip to urgent care for a Prednisone shot to get relief.
How long has he had the spots? Usually mouth problems heal in about 7-10 days. Some of the mouth rinses like what we call "magic mouth wash" it has lidocaine in it which can be a numbing agent. I'm sorry for your little one in such pain. Motrin is better because it has anti-inflamatory in it. "magic mouth wash" has Benadryl, maylox, lidocaine, and I'm not sure what else, but if you are interested I could ask the dentist that I work for what the prescription is.
I ll say one thing DO NOT USE any “delay spray.” These sprays contain Lidocaine or some other numbing agent. Not only are these sprays usually ineffective, but consider what else they can do: if your penis is numb, then what do you think will happen to your wife’s vagina? It will be numb too. And if you’re both numb, you won’t feel anything (not an ideal situation, right?). These sprays may also contain substances which can burn or irritate both the penis and the vagina.
As Lynn said, the biopsy itself isn't too bad. It's not fun, but not horrible. Don't hesitate to ask for more lidocaine (numbing agent) if you feel you need it. I drove myself home. My neck was a bit sore afterward, but after keeping ice on it for a little while, it was ok.
Hopefully, this will turn out to be benign. Good luck to you!
t have a headache. I understand that there is a test or treatment involving lidocaine dripped directly on the sphenopalatine nerve. How do I get to the right specialist. More importantly, do my symptoms sound like this syndrome. I plan to explore this more with my doctor which is 12 days away.
The pain went away as you said due to the lidocaine (which is short acting) and there was not inflammation so the cortisone didn't work.
The treatment that has given me the most relief so far is injections of lidocaine and a steroid given at University of Michigan Pain Center. I also had botox injections that helped alot but are very expensive.
Hi Puppiov,
Yes it does sound like a ganglion cyst. You will have to have it checked to make sure. If it is a ganglion cyst, they can remove the fluid inside some don't come back but usually they keep coming back. You can have them surgically removed but it takes some time to recover (about 2-3 weeks) . They have to remove the "stalk" and depending on where the cyst is located indicates to the doctor how hard it is to remove and any complications that might occur.
I'm assuming you're speaking of a numbing agent? Like Lidocaine? If so, while the BEST practice would be to use alcohol on the skin surface, it's not the end of the world that he didn't. The biggest risk you would have would be a localized bacterial infection. It's certainly not a risk for HIV or any other blood borne pathogens.
Remember too that the needle would be sterile until injected.
You don't have an HIV concern.
DMSO is an antiinflammatory agent (among other things) and I use it when patients fail oral therapy. Another new option is bladder instillations of lidocaine, a local anesthetic to treat acute exacerbations of IC symptoms. Its a daily treatment for 5 days and was reported to work relieving symptoms for at least a month after treatment. There are other research options given in clinical trials. Check the ICA website for a list of trials and locations.
There is absolutely, 100% NO WAY the Lidocaine effect lasted 3 weeks. Zero. Zilch. Nada, as they say. Lidocaine is very short acting...and would be completely out of your system within hours, not weeks. Whether or not it triggered the initial round of PVC's, I can't say, but it DEFINATELY did not make them last 3 weeks. I doubt you will believe me.
PVC's are a very common and annoying problem...seems just about anything and everything can set them off, including anxiety.
I am not a doctor, but have had many cystoscopies performed on me in recent years to check for bladder cancer recurrence. I get a a little squirt of lidocaine in the urethra as a numbing agent; I thought it was standard practice. Also,most every urologist today uses a flexible cystoscope. If your father's doctor still had the old-fashioned rigid kind, I hear it could be uncomfortable.
Personally, I find the procedure a minor, but necessary, discomfort.
You could Try some lidocaine gel although I'm not sure it's OTC...I just dont remember...Look for an ointment that's topical and containing any kind of numbing agent. Try to leave it alone so a scab can form and that will help. Breathe through your mouth. Try to get an appt sooner. Go to an Urgent Care and they can prescribe a topical anesthetic. Take Motrin or Aleve.
I can understand why you used the bactine; we will do anything when we're in pain...
Hi jeanette1952,
I'm sorry you are going through this - I had a biopsy last year for thyroid nodules and the biopsy was the worst part of my whole diagnosis pathway (I eventually had my thyroid removed) because the not knowing was so much more stressful for me than anything else.
my co-worker gave me a new 10ml bottle of lidocaine, he uses it to give himself stitches. advice as to where to put the needle (i got from cvs insulin 31g-8mm),what to expect ie: will it burn- how long b4 its numb, and if i split the nail will it grow back? any advice will help..
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