Originally Posted By: BigDaddyTX
I used oral lidocaine after my surgery, what gives w/ the heart problems associated with it, or does it have to do with the absorption in a wound?

Lidocaine, like most medications, can cause problems if you overdose on it. If you apply a lot of burn gel containing lidocaine to a large, serious burn, it could potentially be absorbed very quickly and lead to an overdose situation.