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Extreme pain with expander use

NoniK
NoniK CSN Member Posts: 46
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

Hello ladies,

I just started using the expander and the pain is excruciating. I got a prescription for lidocaine gel but can’t figure out how to get it deep enough to work. It didn’t come with any type of applicator. Any info on pain management and lidocaine usage would be really appreciated.  I don’t know how I’ll continue if I can’t manage the pain.

Thank you all for the support I’ve had through this entire process. It was so much harder than I was prepared for. 

 

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  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom CSN Member Posts: 1,814 Member
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    NoniK, This just occurred to

    NoniK, This just occurred to me... I bet a syringe would work to get the lidocaine further up.  

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

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  • NoniK
    NoniK CSN Member Posts: 46
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    TeddyandBears_Mom said:

    NoniK, This just occurred to

    NoniK, This just occurred to me... I bet a syringe would work to get the lidocaine further up.  

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

    Duh... I bought a small one

    Duh... I bought a small one this week to give our grandson cough med. I think it would help. Thank you. Thank you.

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