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How bad does the lidocaine shot feel during surgery on the toes?

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It depends...: ... Both on the patient and the doctor. It's not that bad and only lasts a short time until the toe goes numb. It won't be the high point of your day, but it's mot terrible either. Most patients tell me that the shot wasn't as bad as they thought it was going to be.

Answered 1/30/2014

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