pain level

My pain level has decreased over the past week or so. Currently it's a 3. My ulcers continue healing. No new ulcers have appeared. I was pleased with the relief provided by the Lidocaine gel. I ended up using it twice a day for 3-4 days.

pain level

I had trouble sleeping last night due to my pain level that has increased over the past few days due to new ulcers on the interior of my left ankle. It spiked at a 7+ this morning. Once I got out of bed, I tried for the first time sterile Lidocaine gel (2%) applied to the ulcers and covered them with a bandage. This can be applied 3 times daily. It numbs the immediate area and seems so far to work pretty well for the ulcer pain. I intend on using it as needed for pain due to the ulcers.

My dosage of Danazol is 200mg, once a day which I take in the morning. I have not noticed any adverse reactions to it. I will get my liver function checked in another 3 weeks or so to ensure it is still functioning at a normal level.

My insurance has not yet approved Cymbalta, which I was prescribed by MAPS pain clinic for my neuropathic pain. I notice my neuropathic tingliness constantly throughout the day and as I crawl into bed at night.