Darrell:

The Doc gave me a prescription for Lidocaine Viscous 2% Oral Sol.

This stuff works GREAT for immediate relief...but... it drys out after a VERY short time and I'm back where I started. The key is something that will KEEP my lips MOISTERIZED for some period of time (like when I'd like to sleep for more than 1 or 2 hrs).

It's my understanding (from reading stuff on here) that items that contain PETROLEUM are the worst thing to use since they dry things up even worse after use and immediate effects wear off.

I tried ORAJEL Mouth Sore Medication and it seems to work ok...BUT...be ready for absolute INSTENSE pain for about 4 seconds when 1st applied. Think it has alcohol in it?

I've used the Aquaphor and it works ok..but, then again not for long periods.

There's got to be something out there.