Burning face pain - bilateral. no diagnosis. taking gabapentin. doesn't always work. can i use lidocaine ointment usp 5% on my face? thank you.

Diagnosis!: “diagnosis” is defined as identifying the nature or cause of something. Without a diagnosis, its just a guessing game. You can use Lidocaine patch 5%; applying the prescribed number of patches, usually only once a day for up to 12 hours or as directed by your treated doctor. Rec see pain management or orofacial pain specialist for diagnosis and medication adjustment.

RSD: Burning pain, often called reflex sympathetic dystrophy difficult to treat. Lidocaine ointment can be used if within dose guidelines. Make sure you have been evaluated by orofacial pain doc.