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I never used the lidocaine cream but I used lidocaine spray for my tongue and cheeks. It worked good but didn’t last long.
I admire your resilience, that must be excruciatingly painful. I was/am very lucky that I never had the problems with anything touching my feet. Do you use Orthotics? I had some made when all this first started. They helped but needed lots of cushioning. Do you ever fall down. I always fell down if I walked to far, by far I mean the length of the mall. Thankfully that is better too. I have size 13 shoes too. You’d think my balance would be good as long as they are. They look like clown shoes.
Take care,
Jake

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Sep 7, 2019

@jakedduck1 The lidocaine I got on Amazon is called Uber Numb, and I agree that it's a temporary fix and doesn't eliminate the pain. I've never tried orthotics, just put in as much insole as will fit.

I fall occasionally, totally out of the blue. My right knee just turns to jello. Ligaments in my left ankle were stretched and torn from rolling my ankle too many times, so the orthopedist repaired it and screwed a permanent ankle brace inside. I'm still getting over that surgery after 4 months.

Yeah, I don't walk nearly as much as I used to. I used to out shop my wife but now I go wait in the car until she's done. If I have to go very far on our property I ride my mower.

I'll add the orthotics to my list of things to ask the pain specialist when I see him Monday.

Jim

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