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I have dercums disease. i am attending a pain specialist and i'm very medicated. surgery for the lipomas is not an option. the docs won't do it.help?
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Dercums disease: This is quite disabling. I have personally tried IV Lidocaine infusion with some degree of benefit. If this works you could be placed on Mexilitine po.
Answered 9/29/2016
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