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Should Trigger Point Injections Of Lidocaine Be Taken For Muscular Pain?

do you recommend trigger point injections of lidocaine for muscular pain combined with physiotherapy for 16 year old daughter. she has done physio, acupuncture, and cupping and since last april when we were suddenly hit by a stolen vehicle by quite an impact from the rear. She has pain everyday. Takes maximum dose of vimovo each day.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
hi
i will not advise you for that,firstly its temporary i.e.max 30 minutes.she should have good vegeterian protien diet,plenty of fluids,fruits and vegetable.as far drugs she can L carnitine 500mg 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks.. take safe analgesic like paracetamol on s.o.s. basis.
wish you good health.i would be more than happy to answer any query of yours.
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Should Trigger Point Injections Of Lidocaine Be Taken For Muscular Pain?

hi i will not advise you for that,firstly its temporary i.e.max 30 minutes.she should have good vegeterian protien diet,plenty of fluids,fruits and vegetable.as far drugs she can L carnitine 500mg 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks.. take safe analgesic like paracetamol on s.o.s. basis. wish you good health.i would be more than happy to answer any query of yours.