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Procaine 1% injections into joints has had a long term benefit as an anti-inflammatory. it's harder to find procaine. would lidocaine have any similar benefits without the numbing/anesthetic effect? what percentage would you need? combined with?

Q: procaine 1% injections into joints has had a long term benefit as an anti-inflammatory. it's harder to find procaine. would lidocaine have any similar benefits without the numbing/anesthetic effect? what percentage would you need? combined with?

: Consult your orthopedic physician who may have prescribed the "Procaine" injections for guidance.

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Consult your orthopedic physician who may have prescribed the "Procaine" injections for guidance.

Answered 12/23/2022

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A member asked:

Procaine 1% injections into joints has had a long term benefit as an anti-inflammatory. it's harder to find procaine. would lidocaine have any similar benefits without the numbing/anesthetic effect? what percentage would you need? combined with?

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